Benjamin Cotton

Research Interests: I am currently working as a Behavioral Environmental Economic researcher associated with Maine’s “Blue Economy.” I have additional interests in Labor Economics and Policy, both at the Federal and State level.

Advisor: Dr. Caroline Noblet

Prior Education: B.S. in Economics and B.A. in Political Science, with minors in Legal Studies and Labor Studies, University of Maine

Hometown: Glenburn, ME

Other Information: I am an active member of the University of Maine Track and Field team, competing in the short sprint events as well as long jump. When I have additional free time, I enjoy hiking different mountains across Maine and playing pickup basketball or volleyball with my friends.