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FORWARD THINKING AND RESOURCEFUL ECONOMIST with diverse expertise analyzing potential new laws while forecasting state revenues for corporate income tax, insurance premium tax, liquor, tobacco, and marijuana taxes.My strength at its core is utilizing my blend of hands-on research and analysis experience along with my solid understanding of how economic principles and policies shape business, social and political programs. In addition, my proficiency in analyzing, studying, and processing complex data, statistics, and reports set me apart from others in my field. For example, I provided insights into our forecast drivers by highlighting assumptions and forecasted state revenues during the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most volatile and unpredictable circumstances in a generation.I am invested in knowing how things work and challenge myself to look at the analytical side of the equation to determine each moving part. In addition, I enjoy trying to make complicated things as simple as possible. For instance, if a complex excel calculation relies on a few variables, I automate the analysis so that only the minimal amount of information must be input for the maximum value to be derived. KEY CAPABILITIES:►Forecasted state revenues for corporate income tax, insurance premium tax, liquor, tobacco, and marijuana tax.►Monitored and analyzed Arizona housing data as a key economic indicator as a part of monthly fiscal highlights.►Handled revenue forecasts for 11% of Arizona State Income, equating to $1.5B.►Completed fiscal impact analysis of 13 prospective legislative bills in under 180 days. EXPERTISE: Public Policy Analysis | Fiscal Policy Analysis | Data Science + Analysis | Consumer Activity | Legislation Analysis | Statistical Modeling | Game Theory | Legislation Analysis, B2B Interaction Economic ResearchTECHNOLOGY: R, Python, Excel, STATA

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