Summer 2026 · Gifted Gabber
Finance & Economics Research Program
for High School Students
Conduct individual research in finance and economics under a Tenured University Professor.
Potential Areas of Research
Stock Market & Equities
Bonds & Fixed Income
Quantitative Finance
Behavioral Economics
FinTech & Digital Banking
Commodities & Energy Economics
Environmental Economics
Labor Economics
Public Policy & Governance
International Development
Market Dynamics & Competition
Criminal Economies
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Free · No commitment · 30 minutes
7
Program Tracks
8
Research Sessions
5
Writing Sessions
2
Defense Sessions
5–9
1-on-1 Sessions
4k+
Word Paper + Conference Presentation
Fully Flexible — You Set the Schedule
Unlike our group programs, the Finance & Economics Research Program is entirely 1-on-1. All sessions — research with the professor, writing with the Creative Writing Expert, and mentorship deep dives — are scheduled directly between the student and their mentor at mutual convenience. No fixed days. No fixed times. Built around your student's life.
Is this right for you?
This program is for you if…
Your student checks at least one of these boxes:
✓
They're aiming for top economics, finance, public policy, or business programs — and need original research to differentiate their application.✓
They're genuinely fascinated by how markets, interest rates, governments, and economies actually work — and want to dig deeper than a textbook.✓
They want to conduct real research — regression analysis, econometrics, and working with actual economic data — alongside a tenured university professor.✓
They want something real on their college application: a published paper, a thesis defense, and a professor's Letter of Recommendation."A Published Paper, a Thesis Defense, and a Professor's Letter of Recommendation are the three most powerful things a high school student can have on a college application."
What students achieve
Here's exactly what your child will walk away with
Over 12–15 weeks at a pace that fits the student's schedule, they move from zero research experience to a completed, reviewed, and defended economics paper — guided every step by a tenured ASU professor and a professional Creative Writing Expert.
4,000+ Word Research Paper
A completed, publication-ready economics or finance paper — reviewed and approved by the ASU professor.
Oral Thesis Defense
Students present their findings to a faculty panel and answer expert questions — just like real graduate researchers.
Faculty Letter of Recommendation
From your research professor. Automatically triggered when the paper earns its Stamp of Quality.
Journal & Conference Submission
Guided abstract writing and submission to economics journals and academic conferences worldwide.
Curriculum
The 7-track roadmap to publication
Every track is purpose-built. Together they take students from "I have an idea" to "I have a published paper" — on a fully flexible schedule built around their life.
Track 1
Economic Research — The PI Method
Orientation & Field MappingExplore economics sub-disciplines; map the research landscape; review the professor's publication portfolio as a model.
Research Question DevelopmentNarrow a broad interest into a testable, publishable research question; introduction to journal submission standards.
Literature Review & TheoryNavigate JSTOR and EconLit; synthesize academic papers; build the theoretical framework.
Research Design & MethodologyApplied econometrics — regression, difference-in-differences, instrumental variables. Match methods to research question; data sourcing.
Data Collection & Preliminary AnalysisCollect and clean datasets; run descriptive statistics and initial regressions; refine hypothesis.
Results Interpretation & RobustnessInterpret empirical findings; run robustness checks; discuss economic vs. statistical significance.
Policy Implications & ContributionSituate findings in policy debates; articulate the paper's academic contribution to the field.
Full Paper Review & Defense PrepComplete paper review with professor; anticipate panel questions; final mentorship before oral defense.
Track 2
Technical Writing & Publication
The BlueprintSection-by-section outline of the paper; argument arc and evidence mapping.
The FrameworkDraft the hypothesis and introduction that justifies the study and previews the structure.
The NarrativeTranslate methodology and results into clear academic prose with appropriate data tables and charts.
The ConclusionSynthesize findings, revisit the hypothesis, and connect results back to the literature and policy debate.
Full Draft PolishEnd-to-end revision: voice, citations, abstract, and journal formatting for submission.
Track 3Presentation Mastery & Thesis Defense
Visual StorytellingDesign professional slides, data visualizations, and economic charts that communicate findings to a faculty panel.
The Capstone Oral DefenseLive defense before a faculty panel — present findings and respond to expert questioning under pressure.
Track 4
Private 1-on-1 Mentorship
PI Deep Dive IPrivate session with the professor on research topic, methodology, data sources, and preliminary analysis.
PI Deep Dive IIFollow-up to review the paper draft, sharpen the argument, and finalize the thesis defense approach.
Track 5The Creative Writing Pod — Stamp of Quality
DraftingWork 1:1 with a Pod Creative Writing Expert on every section of the paper.
Internal ReviewPod Expert checks the full draft against GG's professional academic writing standards.
Final ApprovalLead Creative Writing Expert gives the formal Stamp of Quality — paper is publication-ready.
LOR TriggeredStamp of Quality automatically triggers the faculty Letter of Recommendation.
Unlimited EditingExpert feedback on every revision until the paper is definitively publication-perfect.
Track 6Research Internship
Mentor New ResearchersHigh-performing graduates return as Research Interns — mentoring the next cohort and building leadership credentials.
Track 7Academic Conference Strategy
Abstract Writing & Journal SubmissionGuided support to write and submit abstracts to economics conferences and peer-reviewed journals worldwide.
Who teaches this
Meet the faculty
ASU
Research Mentor — Associate Professor of Economics
Arizona State University (ASU)
An Associate Professor at Arizona State University specializing in Environmental Economics, Money & Banking, Industrial Organization, and Applied Econometrics. Research covers electricity generation, solar power, energy regulation, healthcare economics, transportation, and government budget analysis. Published in the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management and the Journal of Regulatory Economics. Prior experience as a Research Analyst at the University of Colorado's Institute of Behavioral Science.
Environmental EconomicsMoney & BankingApplied EconometricsEnergy MarketsIndustrial Organization
CW
Creative Writing Expert
PhD in Literary Studies (In Progress) · MA in Literature · BA in English · College Professor since 2013
Published researcher and author. Expertise in academic writing, qualitative research, cultural studies, and literary analysis. Guides students to find their scholarly voice and write with precision, clarity, and genuine authority.
Academic WritingResearch PublishingScholarly Voice
⏱ Why you need to act now
This is a fully 1-on-1 program — which means each student gets their own dedicated professor. Spots are strictly limited each cohort.
Summer 2026Program window
12–15 wksProgram duration
100%1-on-1 sessions
LimitedSpots per cohort
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Do students need prior economics or finance experience?
No. Curiosity and an interest in how economies work is all that's needed. The professor meets students where they are and builds up from there — including teaching the econometric tools used in the research.
How does flexible scheduling actually work?
After enrollment, the student and professor connect directly to agree on a recurring schedule that works for both. The same applies to writing sessions with the Creative Writing Expert. There are no mandatory fixed times — it's built around your student's school, activities, and timezone.
How does this help my child's college application?
A published economics paper, a thesis defense, and a professor's Letter of Recommendation from a tenured ASU faculty member are among the most powerful credentials a high school student can hold. Very few applicants have any of these — your child would have all three.
Are all sessions individual or are any group?
This program is entirely 1-on-1. Every session — research, writing, and mentorship — is individual, scheduled directly between the student and their mentor. This is a key difference from our group research programs.
Do you guarantee the paper gets published?
We don't guarantee publication — no one can. We do guarantee every student finishes a submission-ready paper with full guided submission support and a faculty review.
Is there support between sessions?
Yes. WhatsApp group for parents, Discord for students, and Program Coordinators, Research Interns, and Coach Jo available anytime via WhatsApp, Discord, email, or phone.