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Julia L. Hansen received her Ph.D. in 1984 from the University of California, Berkeley. She joined the department in 1988 after having taught at the University of Colorado at Denver. Hansen teaches courses in urban economics, real estate, public finance, and microeconomics. Her research interests are in urban economics, with a focus on housing markets. She has published articles on the income elasticity of demand for housing, the value of a view in residential housing markets, and the influence of Canadian investment on U.S. residential property values. She edits the Whatcom County Real Estate Research Report. Hansen is a six-time recipient of the Dean’s Research Award including receiving an award in 2006. |
