Biography
Education
- Ph D in Economics, Georgia State University
- MA in Economics, Georgia State University
- BA in Economics and Mathematics, Mercer University
I received my BA in Economics and Mathematics at Mercer University in Macon, GA, then my MA and PhD in Economics at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. My research focuses on education policy and am especially interested in equity issues in education and the experiences of teachers. I enjoy exploring new places (local and elsewhere), singing, watching sports, and spending time with my cats.
Teaching
Economics of Education, Urban Economics, Experimental Economics
Research
Education policy, urban economics, experimental methods, and economics pedagogy
Selected Accomplishments
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Journal Article, Academic Journal
Economic Lessons from Taylor Swift’s Song Lyrics. Journal of Economics Teaching. -
Journal Article, Academic Journal
(2022). Learning-Mode Choice, Student Engagement, and Achievement Growth During the COVID-19 Pandemic. AERA Open. Volume, 8.
- Sarah King, Symposium on Economics Teaching, "Economics is Bejeweled: Teaching Economics using Taylor Swift Songs," Blacksburg, VA. (2024)
- Sarah King, Association for Education Finance and Policy Annual Meeting, "Does Summer School Work? Evidence from a 2021 Summer Program," Denver, CO. (2023)