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Peter Jacobsen

Peter Jacobsen is an assistant professor of economics at Ottawa University and the Gwartney Professor of Economic Education and Research at the Gwartney Institute. His research is at the intersection of political economy, development economics, and population economics. He received his Ph.D. in economics from George Mason University in 2020.

Articles by Peter Jacobsen

Feb 19, 2025 · Peter Jacobsen

Trump’s Election Killed Loan Forgiveness for Millennials

As Joe Biden’s presidency ends, it’s clear his record makes him the most aggressive president in history on student-loan forgiveness. His Department of Education extended the COVID-19 interest-accumulation freeze; introduced…

Jan 20, 2023 · Peter Jacobsen

Artificial Intelligence Will Change Higher Ed for the Better

A new artificial intelligence (AI) system called ChatGPT has been released to the public, and many have been shocked to see the extent of its abilities. ChatGPT can accomplish many…