Education
Professional Training
2009:
Business Ethics: Education and Organizational Best Practices Certificate
University of New Mexico, Anderson School of Management, Management Development Center
Academic Positions
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Professor & Chair of Economics Department, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 2022 – Present
Professor of Economics, 2020 – 2022
Associate Professor of Economics, 2010 – 2020
Director, Exploring Economic Freedom Project, 2008 – Present
Interim Director, Honors Program, 2010 – 2011
Assistant Professor of Economics, 2004 – 2010
Visiting Instructor of Economics, 2002 – 2003
Association of Private Enterprise Education
Executive Board Member, 2023 – Present
Executive Board Member, 2008 – 2012
Undergraduate Research Poster Competition Co-Organizer 2012 – Present
Journal of Entrepreneurship & Public Policy (Volume 5, No. 2, 2016)
Guest Editor, Entrepreneurship: Productive, Unproductive, and Destructive - 25 Years On (Available at: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/toc/jepp/5/2)
Indian Journal of Economics & Business
Guest Editor, Symposium Economic Development, Transition Economics, and Globalization: Austrian & Public Choice Perspectives, 2006-2007
Fields of Interest
Law and Economics, Organizational Economics, Economic History, and Political Economy
Refereed Publications
Journal Articles
[16] Immigration and economic freedom of the US states: Does the institutional quality of immigrants' origin countries matter? Contemporary Economic Policy, 41(3), 489-513 (2022).
https://doi.org/10.1111/coep.12595
With Nicolás Cachanosky (University of Texas at El Paso)
[15] Latin America Left-Populism, Price of Commodities, and Economic Crises. Journal of Private Enterprise Education, 36(2), 1-17 (2021).
http://journal.apee.org/index.php/PARTE1_2021_Journal_of_Private_Enterprise_Vol_36_No_2_Summer
With Nicolás Cachanosky (University of Texas at El Paso)
[14] Immigration and Institutional Change: Did Mass Immigration Cause Peronism in Argentina? Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, 184 (April), 1-15 (2021).
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167268121000408
With Nicolás Cachanosky (University of Texas at El Paso) and Alejandro Gómez (Universidad del CEMA, Argentina)
[13] Immigration, Economic Freedom, and Ideology International Trade Journal, 34(1), 5-17 (2020). https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08853908.2019.1695026
With Nicolás Cachanosky (University of Texas at El Paso)
[12] Immigration and Economic Freedom: Does Education Matter? (2020) Journal of Private Enterprise, 35(1), 29-57 (2020).
http://journal.apee.org/index.php/2020_Journal_of_Private_Enterprise_Vol_35_No_1_Spring_parte2
With Nicolás Cachanosky (University of Texas at El Paso) and Jonathan Beck (Undergraduate Student)
[11] A Panel Data Analysis of Latin American Populism. Constitutional Political Economy 31, 329–343 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10602-020-09302-w
With Nicolás Cachanosky (2020)
[10] Latin American Populism in the Twenty-First Century. The Independent Review, 24(2), 206-226 (2019). www.independent.org/publications/tir/article.asp?id=1416
With Nicolás Cachanosky (University of Texas at El Paso)
[9] The Grecian Horse: Does Immigration Lead to the Deterioration of American Institutions? Public Choice, 30(2), 169-192 (2018).
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11127-018-0509-5
With Nicolás Cachanosky (University of Texas at El Paso)
[8] A Mathematical Version of Garrison's Model. Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics, 19(3), 225-247 (2017). https://mises.org/library/mathematical-version-garrisons-model
With Nicolás Cachanosky (University of Texas at El Paso)
[7] Indirectly Productive Entrepreneurship. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy, 5(2), 161-175 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1108/JEPP-03-2015-0016
With Nicolás Cachanosky (University of Texas at El Paso)
[6] Should the Government Regulate Insider Trading? Journal of Libertarian Studies, 22(1), 379-398 (2011).
http://www.mises.org/library/should-government-regulate-insider-trading
[5] Padilla, A., Gardiner, B. (2009). Insider Trading: Is There an Economist in the Room? Journal of Private Enterprise, 24(2), 113-136 (2009).
http://journal.apee.org/index.php/Spring2009_9
With Brian Gardiner (Undergraduate Student)
[4] Block, W., Westley, C., Padilla, A. (2008). Internal vs. External Explanations: A New Perspective on the History of Economics. Procesos De Mercado: Revista Europea De Economía Política, 5(2), 35-132 (2008).
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1903913
With Walter Block (Loyola University at New Orleans) and Christopher Westley (Florida Golf Coast University)
[3] How Do We Think About Insider Trading? An Economist's Perspective on How the Insider Trading Debate Has Influenced the Way We Think About Insider Trading. Journal of Law, Economics, and Policy, 4(2), 249-271 (2008).
[2] The Regulation of Insider Trading as an Agency Problem. Florida State University Business Review, 5, 63-79 (2006).
https://www.fsubusinessreview.com/issues#h.p_SYGizwwqTP70
[1] Can Agency Theory Justify the Regulation of Insider Trading? The Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics, 5(1), 3-38 (2002).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12113-002-1015-6
Book Chapter
[3] Immigration and Economic Freedom. In Niclas Berggren (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Economic Freedom, Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd. (Forthcoming in 2024).
[2] Employment VISAs: An International Comparison. In Benjamin W. Powell (Ed.), The Economics of Immigration: Market-Based Approaches, Social Science, and Public Policy. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 92-144 (2015).
With Nicolás Cachanosky (University of Texas at El Paso)
[1] Insider Trading: What Is Seen and What Is Not Seen. In Stephen M. Bainbridge (Ed.), Cheltenham, UK/Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., pp. 251-265 (2013).
Book Review
[4] Alex Nowrasteh and Benjamin Powell, Wretched Refuse? The Political Economy of Immigration and Institutions. Review Austrian Economics 36, 483–491 (2023).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11138-021-00546-9
[3] Bruce Caldwell (Ed.), Mont Pèlerin 1947: transcripts of the Founding Meeting of the Mont Pèlerin Society. Stanford: Hoover Institution Press, 2022. Xxiv + 222 Pages. USD 34.95 (hardback). Review Austrian Economics (2022).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11138-022-00606-8
[2] Todd J. Zywicki and Peter J. Boettke (Eds). Research Handbook on Austrian Law and Economics by Reviewed by Alexandre Padilla. Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics, 31 (2018).
[1] Review of Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein, Nudge: Improving decisions about health, wealth, and happiness. Review Austrian Economics 22, 425–429 (2009).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11138-009-0094-4
Workshop Paper Presentations
[5] The Grecian Horse: Does Immigration Lead to the Deterioration of American Institutions? O’Neil Center Workshop Series, O'Neil Center for Global Markets and Freedom, Edwin L. Cox School of Business
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX. March 31, 2017.
[4] Self-Regulation in the Adult Film Industry: Why are HIV Outbreaks the Exception and Not the Norm? New York University Economics Department Colloquium on Market Institutions and Economic Processes, New York University Economics Department, New York, NY. March 23, 2009.
[3] Self-Regulation in the Adult Film Industry: Why are HIV Outbreaks the Exception and Not the Norm? George Mason University Economics Department Workshop in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. George Mason University Economics Department. January 27, 2009.
[2] Fatal Adverse Selection and Self-Regulation in the Adult Film Industry. San Jose State University Workshop in Applied Political Economy, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. April 25, 2006.
[1] The Property Economics of Agency Problems. J.M. Kaplan Workshop in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, George Mason University, Department of Economics, George Mason University. 2002.
Papers Under Review
[2] The Institutional Impact of Left-Leaning Populism in Latin America.
With Nicolás Cachanosky (University of Texas at El Paso), João Pedro Bastos (Texas Tech University, Graduate Student), and Karla C. Hernández (University of Texas at El Paso, Graduates Student)
[1] Foreign Education, Gender Legal Rights, and Economic Freedom.
With Christina Peters (Metropolitan State University of Denver) and Maria C. Tackett (Gonzaga University)
Non-Refereed Conference Publications and Presentations
Non- Refereed Journal Articles
[3] Economic and Philosophical Implications of Hayek’s "Knowledge Problem". Libertas: Segunda Época, 2(1), 67-79 (2017).
https://journallibertas.com/articulos/2017/
With Nicolás Cachanosky (University of Texas at El Paso)
[2] Guest Editorial. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy, 5(2) (2016).
https://doi.org/10.1108/JEPP-06-2016-0022
[1] Introduction to the Symposium on Economic Development, Transition Economic and Globalization: Austrian and Public Choice Perspectives. Indian Journal of Economics and Business, 1-6 (2007).
Non- Refereed Book Chapters
[1] Can Regulation of Insider Trading Be Effective? In C Vidya (Ed.), (pp. 75-108). Hyderbad: Amicus Books, The Icfai University Press, 75-108 (2007).
Invited Panel Discussions & Guest Speaking/Keynote Lectures
[28] Immigration as a Workforce Solution Policy Roundtable. Colorado Business Roundtable, Denver, CO. December 6, 2023.
https://youtu.be/2pszzVVpwRg?si=OyD_qD59VPZGlS1y
[27] Immigration and Institutions: Are Immigrants a Threat to the Citadel of Liberty? Texas Tech University Free Market Institute at Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX. October 10, 2023.
[26] Immigration & Institutions: Can immigration be a channel to improve institutions back home? The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders program, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. July 14, 2023.
[25] DACA Teach-In: The Economics of DACA: What Is Seen and What Is Not Seen Metropolitan State University of Denver, CAVEA Theatre/ Student Success Building/ MSU Denver, Denver, CO. November 29, 2022.
[24] An Economics Perspective on TABOR Metropolitan State University of Denver/Political Science Department, Denver, CO. September 24, 2019.
[23] Should We Worry About Immigration? SWEET Student Economics Club, University of Alaska at Fairbanks. Fairbanks, AK. April 27, 2018.
[22] The Economics of the Adult Film Industry. Young Americans for Liberty, Students for Liberty/Institute for Humane Studies, Charleston College, Charleston, SC. November 18, 2015.
[21] Entrepreneurs: Heroes and Villains of Capitalism. Economic Freedom Lecture Series, Reeves School of Business, and Department of Economics, Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC. April 16, 2015.
[20] Government and Entrepreneurship. Students For Liberty Northwest Regional Conference and Institute for Humane Studies, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. November 15, 2014.
[19] Insider Trading: What is Seen and What is Not Seen. Kenyon College Economics Club, Kenyon College, Gambier, OH. October 17, 2014.
[18] Immigration: Don’t Worry, Be Happy! Free Enterprise Lecture Series, The Ohio State University. Columbus, OH. October 16, 2014.
[17] Immigration: Don't Worry, Be Happy? Gilliam Center Lecture Series, Gillian Center at James Madison University, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA. September 25, 2014.
[16] Immigration: Don't Worry, Be Happy!," Students for Liberty and The Institute for Humane Studies, Loyola University - New Orleans, New Orleans, LA. November 16, 2013.
[15] Insider Trading: What is Seen and What is Not Seen. Providence College Economics Department Lecture Series, Providence College, Providence, RI. November 5, 2013.
[14] Insider Trading: What is Seen and What is Not Seen. Stone Hill College Economics Club. Stone Hill College, Stone Hill, MA. November 4, 2013.
[13] Immigration: Don't Worry, Be Happy! Students for Liberty & Institute for Humane Studies, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. October 12, 2013.
[12] Insider Trading: Can It Be Good for Capitalism? BB&T Free Enterprise Lecture Series, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY. March 28, 2013.
[11] Immigration: Myths & Realities. SWEET Student Economics Club, University of Alaska at Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK. March 25, 2013.
[10] Immigration: Myths and Realities. Department of Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI. February 21, 2013.
[9] Pornoeconomicus: The Law & Economics of Self-Regulation in the Adult Film Industry. Suffolk University Economics Club, Suffolk University, Boston, MA. November 29, 2012.
[8] Politics without Romance. Students for Liberty Regional Conference and Institute for Humane Studies, University of Denver, Denver, CO. November 10, 2012.
[7] Politics Without Romance: Thoughts on how to Change Unpleasant Truths. Students for Liberty Regional Conference and Institute for Humane Studies, University of North Texas, Denton, TX. October 13, 2012.
[6] Insider Trading: What is Seen and What Is Not Seen. Western Carolina University Economics Club, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC. September 17, 2012.
[5] Why are HIV Outbreaks in the Adult Film Industry the Exception and not the Norm? Loyola University at New Orleans Economics Club, Loyola University at New Orleans, New Orleans, LA. April 18, 2012.
[4] Could Insider Trading Be Good for Capitalism? Scott L. Probasco, Jr. Chair of Free Enterprise Luncheon University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN. November 10, 2011.
[3] Could Insider Trading Be Good for Capitalism? Political Economy Student Club Praxis, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Michigan. March 3, 2011.
[2] Immigration: Myths & Realities. SWEET Student Economics Club, University of Alaska at Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK. February 25, 2011.
[1] An Introduction to Austrian Economics: The Micro foundations of Austrian Economics. University of Denver Student Economics Club, University of Denver, Denver, CO. March 9, 2007.
Popular Press Publications
[17] There ain't no such thing as a free education. Denver 7 360, June 9, 2023.
With Glenn Furton (Metropolitan State University of Denver)
[16] No, Every Vote Really Doesn’t Count. The Daily Caller, November 7, 2016. https://dailycaller.com/2016/11/07/no-every-vote-really-doesnt-count/
With Arthur A. Fleisher (Metropolitan State University of Denver)
[15] Oliver Stone: Meet Friedrich Hayek – In Defense of Insider Trading. The Freeman: Ideas on Liberty, May 18, 2015.
http://fee.org/freeman/detail/oliver-stone-meet-friedrich-hayek
[14] GOP needs to evolve on state and local marijuana laws. The Hill, December 7, 2014.
[13] Commonwealth should follow Philly's lead on pot. The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 17, 2014.
[12] How to make an experiment fail: “Regulate the lights out of it”. The Daily Caller, January 29, 2014.
https://dailycaller.com/2014/01/29/how-to-make-an-experiment-fail-regulate-the-lights-out-of-it/
[11] Reform immigration and stop wasting talent. The Hill, January 21, 2014.
[10] Put urban economic legends to sleep. Denver Business Journal, 65(31), A13 (2013).
[9] With Its War on E-Cigarettes, The University of California Ignores Real Crimes. Forbes. December 20, 2013.
[8] Denver council's paternalistic behavior on pot a bigger problem. Denver Post, December 3, 2013.
[7] Amendment 64 good for the government, citizens of Colorado. Denver Post, October 9, 2012.
[6] Why California shouldn’t force porn stars to wear condoms. Daily Caller, September 28, 2012. https://dailycaller.com/2012/09/28/why-california-shouldnt-force-porn-stars-to-wear-condoms/
[5] Bad news for the land of the free. Daily Caller, September 25, 2012.
https://dailycaller.com/2012/09/25/bad-news-for-the-land-of-the-free/
[4] Letter to the Editor: The negative effects of raising the minimum wage. Denver Post, September 4, 2012.
http://blogs.denverpost.com/eletters/2012/09/04/negative-effects-raising-minimum-wage/19289/
[3] For convention, Tampa needs a 'free market' attitude about prostitution. The Tampa Tribune, August 25, 2012.
Tampa Tribune - Prostitution-1.pdf
[2] Free this vice. Pittsburgh Tribune Review, August 23, 2012.
https://archive.triblive.com/opinion/featured-commentary/free-this-vice/#axzz2XLVV0M6b
[1] Not-So-Safe Sex. Forbes, December 7, 2009.
Grants
2023 – 2024 – Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation: $12,500
2022 – 2023 – Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation: $12,500
2021 – 2022 – Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation: $10,000
2019 – 2020 – Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation: $10,000
2018 – 2019 – Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation: $12,000
2018 – Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation: $10,000
2015 – 2016 – Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation: $20,000
2014 – 2015 – Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation: $15,000
2013 – 2014 – Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation: $15,000
2012 – 2013 – Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation: $18,000
2011 – 2012 – Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation: $15,500
Honors & Awards
Dean’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship 2019-2020, Metropolitan State University of Denver, College of Business, 2020.
Kent-Aronoff Service Award, Associate of Private Enterprise Education, 2014.
Outstanding Faculty Award, Golden Key International Honor Society, 2007.
Don Lavoie Memorial Essay Award, Society for the Development of Austrian Economics, 2000.
Teaching Experience
Undergraduate: A Citizen's Guide to Economics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Managerial Economics, Political Economy of Immigration, Public Finance, Industrial Organization & Public Policy, History of Economic Thought, Law & Economics, Economic Policy Analysis, Economics of Vice.
Graduate: Managerial Economics
Media Interviews
PBS/Colorado Public Television/Colorado Public Radio, California Watch at the Center for Investigative Reporting/Huffington Post/North County Times, 9News, Fox 31 News Denver, QAOSS Talk Radio, The Metropolitan, Univision, Denver7, CGTN America, Colorado Sun, Denver Gazette.
Professional/Journal Referee
American Journal of Sociology, Economic Modelling, Human Rights Review, Independent Review, International Journal of Social Economic, Journal of Institutional Economics, Journal of Political Economy, Journal of Private Enterprise, Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics, Public Choice, Review of Austrian Economics, Social Science Quarterly, Southern Economic Journal.
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