Paul EstensonFaculty
Since I graduated from high school I have been involved in entrepreneurial ventures. Before I started college I built, sold and repaired guitars. A few years later, I started "Tuxedo Express," a singing telegram business to raise money to pay for my tuition and books. I sold the business and used the proceeds to fund some of my graduate education. I feel that my involvement in business has helped me stay grounded as a professor. I can relate what I teach to business examples that I have encountered in my own enterprises and those that I have been involved with in a consulting role.
My current business, Doc E's BBQ, is a barbecue vending business that I operate with my son Leif, Gustavus '14, throughout the summer. We sell our barbecue at music festivals, town gatherings, county fairs and on the street in Saint Peter.
I am currently joining my interests in economics, barbecue and social entrepreneurship by offering my Doc E's Salsa recipes for use by a group of student social entrepreneurs. I am very curious to see what happens next.
Education
B.A. Economics, North Dakota State University; Ph.D. Economics, University Of Nebraska
Areas of Expertise
Macroeconomics, Statistics, Econometrics, and Forensic Economics
Interests
Sports of all kinds, Barbecue, Blues, and Social Entrepreneurship
Courses Taught
| Synonym | Title | Times Taught | Terms Taught |
|---|---|---|---|
| E/M-125 | Statistics for Economics and Management | 81 | 2022/FA, 2022/SP, 2021/FA, 2021/SP, 2020/FA, 2020/SP, 2019/FA, 2019/SP, 2018/FA, 2018/SP, 2017/FA, 2017/SP, 2016/FA, 2016/SP, 2015/FA, 2015/SP, 2014/FA, 2014/SP, 2013/SP, 2012/SP, 2011/FA, 2011/SP, 2010/FA, 2010/SP, 2009/FA, 2009/SP, 2008/FA, 2008/SP, 2007/FA, 2007/SP, 2006/FA, 2006/SP, 2005/FA, 2005/SP, 2004/FA, 2004/SP, 2003/FA, 2003/SP, 2002/FA, 2002/SP, 2001/FA, 2001/SP, 2000/FA, 2000/SP, 1999/FA, and 1999/SP |
| E/M-381 | Intermed Macroecon | 16 | 2015/SP, 2014/SP, 2013/SP, 2012/SP, 2011/SP, 2010/SP, 2009/SP, 2008/SP, 2007/SP, 2006/SP, 2005/SP, 2004/SP, 2003/SP, 2002/SP, 2001/SP, and 2000/SP |
| E/M-101 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 15 | 2017/FA, 2014/SP, 2013/FA, 2013/SP, 2012/FA, 2005/FA, 2004/FA, 2003/FA, 2002/FA, 2001/FA, 2000/FA, 1999/FA, and 1999/SP |
| E/M-388 | Econometrics | 9 | 2023/FA, 2023/SP, 2022/FA, 2017/SP, 2016/FA, 2015/FA, 2014/FA, 2013/FA, and 2012/FA |
| E/M-375 | Introduction to Econometrics | 6 | 2011/FA, 2010/FA, 2009/FA, 2008/FA, 2007/FA, and 2006/FA |
| E/M-109 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 5 | 2024/SP, 2023/FA, 2021/SP, and 2019/SP |
| E/M-266 | Forecasting Economics and Management | 5 | 2007/JN, 2005/JN, 2004/JN, 2002/JN, and 2001/JN |
| FTS-100 | FTS:Use Your Words | 4 | 2022/FA, 2021/FA, 2020/FA, and 2019/FA |
| E/M-103 | Economics in the Media | 4 | 2014/JN, 2013/JN, 2012/JN, and 2011/JN |
| E/M-282 | Intermed Macroecon | 3 | 2024/SP, 2020/SP, and 2018/FA |
| E/M-177 | Economics in the Media | 3 | 2024/JN, 2023/JN, and 2022/JN |
| E/M-150 | Applied Bus Analytics | 3 | 2021/FA, 2020/FA, and 2020/SP |
| E/M-201 | Intermed Macroecon | 3 | 2018/SP, 2017/SP, and 2016/SP |
| NDL-268 | Career Exploration | 3 | 2018/JN |
| E/M-268 | Career Exploration | 3 | 2006/JN, 2002/JN, and 2000/JN |
| B/E-107 | Principles of Economics | 2 | 2024/FA |
| E/M-386 | Government and Business | 1 | 2023/FA |
| E/M-391 | IS:Econ Thesis | 1 | 2023/SP |
| E/M-387 | Labor Economics | 1 | 2023/SP |
| E/M-276 | Economic Development | 1 | 2021/SP |
| E/M-144 | ST:Economics in Media | 1 | 2021/JN |