Josh Dalton

Josh Dalton is an economics educator with more than twenty years of experience across myriad contexts. Though he considers Tucson, AZ his hometown, he and his family currently live in Knoxville, TN where he is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Economics Department at the University of Tennessee.

His research focuses on the way economics is taught and assessed at the collegiate level, with a particular eye toward the economics gender gap and the time allocation of academic economists. Beyond this work he has interests in music, film, literature, and running.

The True Cost of Glory: What Economics Teaches Us About the Winter Olympics

February 19, 2026 As Norway celebrates its 15th gold medal and Italy rallies behind its home team’s nine golds at…

Tell Our Elected Officials to Enroll in FTE Programs, Please!

January 30, 2026 Despite last-minute negotiations late this week, President Trump and congressional leaders appear to once again be on…

Foundation for Teaching Economics Opens Student Application for Summer 2026 

January 12, 2026 The Foundation for Teaching Economics is pleased to announce that applications for Summer 2026 student programs are…