Scott Benson, Ph.D.

Professor of Economics

Office: BA 338B

(208) 282-2860

bensscot@isu.edu

Ph.D. University of California-Davis
M.A. University of California-Davis
B.A. University of California-Berkeley

Dr. Benson’s research interests include the state economy, which includes forecasting Idaho Personal Income on a fiscal year basis for the Idaho Economic Estimates Commission and also general fund revenue for the Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment subcommittee of the Idaho legislature. Dr. Benson has also conducted some research in sports economics and economic education.

Iris Buder, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Economics

Office: BA 538

(208) 282-3979

budeiris@isu.edu

Ph.D., University of Utah
MS, Auburn University
BA, Auburn University

Dr. Buder teaches undergraduate courses in the economics of health care, macroeconomics, microeconomics, and economic issues. Her research interests are in analyzing the economics costs of diseases, conducting cost-effectiveness analyses for public health interventions, researching health disparities, and researching health-related quality of life. She currently serves as a board member for Health West Community Center.

Tesa Stegner, Ph.D.

Professor of Economics

Office: BA 338 D

(208) 282-2393

stegtesa@isu.edu

Ph.D., Washington State University
BS, Valparaiso University

Dr. Stegner teaches a range of applied micro courses including Environmental and Public Finance. Her research interests lie primarily in the area of economic education but also include applied micro analysis. When not in the classroom, she enjoys spending time hiking (especially with her dogs).

Robert Tokle, Ph.D.

Professor of Economics

Office: BA 535

(208) 282-3835

toklrobe@isu.edu

Ph.D., Iowa State University
BA, University of Wisconsin

Dr. Tokle grew up in Wisconsin and discovered economics as an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin (Go Badgers). During both his undergraduate and graduate school years, Dr. Tokle worked six summers in Yellowstone Park, and earned a Ph.D. in economics at Iowa State in 1986. That same year he joined the economics faculty at Idaho State. In recent years, Tokle’s research has been focused on various topics in the credit union industry.

Karl Geisler, Ph.D.

Professor of Economics

Office: BA 338B

(208) 282-2860

geiskarl@isu.edu

Dr. Karl Geisler received his Ph.D. from the University of Nevada, Reno. As a regional economist his research primarily examines how economic activities spillover between jurisdictions, such as how casinos impact employment in host and adjacent counties. In his free time he enjoys many outdoor activities, particularly whitewater rafting and skiing.