Sharon P. Kane
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Assistant Professor
Dr. Kane is an applied economist, with expertise in economic impact analysis and community development.
205 Housing and Consumer Research Center (House C)
415 Sanford Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Agricultural and Applied Economics | University of Georgia | |
| MS | Economics | University of Kentucky | |
| BS | Economics | University of Tennessee Chattanooga |
Teaching
FHCE 2100E Introduction to Consumer Economics: Focusing on the family as a producing and consuming unit, this course covers issues consumers face in different life stages and decision-making processes and tools. Emphasis on interrelationships among decisions and links between economic and social issues. Provides a history of consumer economics, consumer protection, consumer protection agencies, and consumer policy.
FHCE 3100 Consumer Decision Making: An examination of people as imperfect decision makers from sociological and psychological perspectives and how their decisions depart from perfection or rationality in systematic and predictable ways. By understanding these limitations, we also can identify strategies to make better and more effective decisions.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Kane has performed a variety of economic research in both the private and public sectors, with areas of expertise including research design and project development, creation and implementation of customized statistical/data tools, economic impact analysis, and community research projects. Prior to joining the University of Georgia, she was an economist for a Fortune 500 corporation, focusing on econometric analysis and economic education. She also has over a decade of experience in the mortgage banking industry, focusing on federally insured and special bond issue loans.