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Portrait of Sam Haines

Hello, I’m
Sam Haines.

I’m a student of Economics and Sociology at Washington & Lee University.

My interests lie at the intersection of economics and sociology.

At Washington and Lee, I’ve had the opportunity to do several empirical projects, independently, with other students, and with faculty. I’ve researched several topics from international trade to public health. I am particularly interested in testing and challenging neoclassical economic theory by positioning rational actors in complex social contexts.

Faculty Research

The Gravity of Homicide: Interpersonal Violence and International Trade

Authors: Michael Anderson (Washington and Lee University) and Stephen Smith (Hope College) | Work in Progress

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Paper for “Health: A Social Science Exploration” (ECON 376)

The Cost of Vaccine Exemption: A Natural Experiment with Vaccine Exemption and Pertussis Incidence

Authors: Sam F. Haines and Josh Darrow | Revised May 2024

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Sociology Capstone Paper

Are Diverse Societies More Prosocial? Explaining Inter-Society Variation in Altruism

Author: Sam F. Haines | Revised April 2024

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Labor Economics Policy Brief

Universal Basic Income: The Key to Ending Poverty and Enhancing Opportunity in the US

Author: Sam F. Haines | Revised November 2023

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I love teaching students and developing new curricula.

Since September 2022, I have been a TA for the Econometrics course at Washington and Lee. TAs are asked to lead lab sessions and briefly assist students with Stata or course concepts as time permits. I have far exceeded these requirements. In my tenure, I have developed new labs and revised existing ones. I’ve invested several hundred hours working one-on-one or in small groups with students. I have also trained three other students to support the program’s continued growth after I graduate.

Sam was great - I literally cannot thank him enough for his hardworking and help. I learned a ton from him and my Stata skills improved the most under his instruction.

- Anonymous Student, Winter 2023

He cares about other students and goes well above and beyond. He is, by far, the best PM [TA] that I have worked with.

- Dr. Michael Anderson, October 2023

Teaching Material

Econometrics Lab 0: Getting Started with Stata

Author: Sam F. Haines | Created June 2023

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I enjoy web development and using computer programming to automate tasks.

I am proficient with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL. I’ve also used Python and Java in academic settings. I have used these skills to develop standalone web apps as well as to automate my research.

Web App

MyLeos.org

Developer: Sam F. Haines | Created in 2020

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