Hello! My name is Michael Hartnett, and this week I joined the Scioto Analysis team as a policy analyst.
I attended Bates College for my undergraduate degree where I studied economics. My main area of interest was using applied microeconomic methods to study policy impacts. Specifically, I focused on the economics of the criminal justice system and rates of recidivism in Maine.
Now, my area of expertise is in statistics as I recently completed my Master’s degree from the University of Minnesota. My goal is to use that knowledge to help make Scioto’s research even more robust. Better models lead to better information, and better information can inform better policy decisions.
I believe that as data becomes increasingly available, policymakers need to rely on accurate and unbiased analyses in order to achieve the most efficient and equitable outcomes. As a policy analyst, my goal is to use the best data possible to answer pressing questions in a way that is fair and honest.
I am super excited to have this opportunity, and I am looking forward to all of the challenges and responsibilities that come with it. If you have any questions for me, please feel free to email me at michael@sciotoanalysis.com.