Zachary Patterson is a senior majoring in public policy and economics from San Diego, California. Patterson’s research focuses on the economic impacts of electricity deregulation in Texas. His interest lies in economic structures that maximize both efficiency gains and end price to consumers. Outside of his research, Patterson leads the student council of the Duke Program in American Grand Strategy and has spent the past two summers working in Latin America. Following college, Patterson is interested in pursuing higher level economics.
Honors Thesis: Texas Electricity Deregulation: Evaluating Long Run Pricing Changes
Faculty Advisor: Professor Corinne M. Krupp