ALEXA PRETTYMAN
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The study of how people make decisions under scarce resources
Understanding the Discipline
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More about me

Undergraduate Experiences 
I graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2015 with degrees in Mathematical Economics and Equine Science and Management. During my undergraduate career, I was the treasurer of the University of Kentucky Equestrian Team, a resident advisor, and an undergraduate research assistant for the University of Kentucky Center for Poverty Research and Center for Business and Economic Research.  ​

Graduate School Experiences  
I graduated from Georgia State University with a PhD in Economics in 2021. In graduate school, I was a research assistant with the Georgia Policy Labs. I evaluated the impact of virtual summer school during COVID-19 and estimated the effectiveness of attendance nudges. In addition to researching and teaching, I mentored undergraduate econ students navigate life-after-college, and I served on the Honors College Scholarship Committee. I also served as the President of the Economics Graduate Student Association from 2018 to 2020 and participated in various leadership workshops throughout the years. ​​​

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Non-academic Interests
Beyond being a lifelong learner, I am a competitive equestrian, fair-weather runner, decent chef (thanks to Blue Apron), and huge fan of Law and Order: SVU and Criminal Minds. I enjoy exploring new places, hiking, walking the to the Santa Monica Pier, watching Kentucky basketball (especially in March), attending festivals, doing puzzles, and spending time with friends and family.  
Jumpers on Bristol at the Kentucky Horse Park (2016)
Joshua Tree, California (2018)
APPAM in Denver, CO (2019)
Mountains in California (2018)
Hunters on Rasen in Ohio (2016)
Trampoline Park with the Family (2017)
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