REAL Report
Regional Economic Analysis of Louisiana (REAL) Report
The Regional Economic Analysis of Louisiana (REAL) Report is a quarterly publication designed to provide insight into recent economic developments in Louisiana. It is produced by faculty and students within Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business for the state of Louisiana and our region of the South.
This report is compiled by undergraduate business economics majors in partial fulfillment of their Regional Economic Analysis course (ECON 425). Economics students from the College of Business specifically provide strong analytical and critical thinking skills to a growing North Louisiana region. Undergraduate economics majors, as they progress through their degree program, not only learn economic intuition and modeling skills, but also data science and statistics.
The REAL Report includes detailed analysis on labor market movements, major state-wide industries, and income and output at the state level. It also provides forecasting of major state-wide economic indicators, and includes summary regional economic impact analyses. It highlights the state of the Louisiana economy as it is today in context with the past. Additionally, it indicates areas of opportunity in the state.
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Meet the Team
Dr. Patrick Scott
Dr. Patrick Scott is an associate professor of economics. He teaches macroeconomics, monetary theory, and research methods at Louisiana Tech University. His research interests include optimal monetary policy models, dynamic general equilibrium models, time series forecasting, and Bayesian econometrics.
Contact Patrick at pscott@latech.edu.
Landace Abshire
Landace Abshire is a third-year business economics major from Baton Rouge, LA. She is involved in Phi Mu Fraternity, serves on leadership for the Temple collegiate ministry, and is secretary of Tech’s powerlifting team. She plans to graduate in the Summer of 2024 and pursue her master’s degree.
Contact Landace at LLA026@LATech.edu.
Abhi Chadha
Abhi Chadha is a third-year business economics major originally from New Delhi, India. Abhi works as a data analyst at Origin Bank and is actively engaged in the Student Government Association and Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. He plans to graduate in Fall 2024 and pursue a master’s in business administration.
Contact Abhi at ARC052@LATech.edu.
Anna Griffin
Anna Griffin is a third-year business economics major from Shreveport, LA. She is a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. She spent one semester in France studying international economics and law. She plans to graduate in the Fall of 2024 and pursue graduate study.
Contact Anna at ACG048@LATech.edu.
Kody Herrick
Kody Herrick is a third-year business economics major at Louisiana Tech University from Sarepta, LA. He works part-time at Louisiana National Bank in Ruston. Kody plans to graduate in May of 2025.
Contact Kody at KGH009@LATech.edu.
Abigail Pierce
Abigail Pierce is a third-year business economics major from Deville, LA. She is Founder and President of Mock Trial, Chief Justice for Student Government Association and an executive board member of Phi Mu Fraternity. She plans to graduate in May 2024 and intends to pursue a law degree.
Contact Abigail at AFP008@LATech.edu.
Madison Remrey
Madison Remrey is a master’s student in communication technologies from Tioga, LA. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communication in 2022. Upon completion of her master’s degree, she plans to continue her graduate studies and pursue a Ph.D. in political communication.
Contact Madison at MKR024@LATech.edu.
Lauren Hayes
Lauren Hayes is third-year business economics major from Roanoke, Virginia. She is involved in Alpha Chi Omega sorority and serves as treasurer for Omicron Delta Epsilon honors society. She plans to graduate in Spring 2025.
Contact Lauren at LEH043@LATech.edu.
Team Members from Past Issues
Jordan Hatter
Micah White
Charles Watkins
Georgia Carroway
Joseph Curtin
Ellis Griffin
Marshall Keen
Henry Messinger
Lauren Lasiter
Liam Moppert
Travis Corum
Adam Quebedeaux
Amanda Wilder
Paycen Brouillette
Patrick Miller
Colyn Sevario
Bailey Catoire
Joshua Whitlow
John Blackwell
Marc Enoch Hebane Guehi
Levi Holder
Quentin Jones
Matt Flynn
Ddon Nguyen
Jared Johnson