Resume

Betsy Noelle Hansen
Email: betsynhansen@gmail.com



—Education—

Masters in Economic History from the London School of Economics - Graduated with Merit 2010-2011

Dissertation: The origin and development of the financial adviser profession in the U.S. from 1900 to 1950

B.S.B.A.(Honors) Finance and Economics from the University of Denver - GPA:3.81/4.0 2005-2008

Honors Thesis: A comparative analysis of free market business cycle theories

—Work Experience—

Research Assistant for Mr. John Butler, author and fund manager at Amphora Capital    Summer, Fall 2011

• Collected data, gathered sources, edited text and created charts for book on what investment climate will look like if the dollar is no longer the world’s reserve currency

Ludwig von Mises Institute- Summer Research Fellow                                                Summer 2010

• Researched history of monetary institutions and real bills doctrine
• Served as a representative of the Mises Institute at the Freedomfest conference in Las Vegas

Wyoming Liberty Group- Assistant to Head Economist                                                    Spring 2010

• Conducted analysis of national and state based economic data and produced reports on findings

Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity- Franklin Fellowship                        Winter 2010

• Statehouse Reporter for online paper and participated in training activities

Ludwig von Mises Institute- Summer Research Fellow                                                     Summer 2009

• Wrote articles on financial, accounting and banking reform in addition to participating in training seminars

Washington Policy Center- Research Assistant                                                              Winter, Spring, Fall 2009

• Researched and wrote about economic and political issues relevant to the State of Washington
• Assisted with the coordination of events and meetings for the public and policymakers

University of Denver- Research Assistant for study on writing about Economics                   Fall 2007

• Conducted interviews of students and teachers and wrote reports on findings

Kirkland Performance Center- Public Relations Intern                                                   Summer 2007

• Produced and distributed promotional materials about upcoming activities to local businesses and media outlets  

—Academic Honors—

• Winner of the Univ. of Denver’s Dept of Economics J. Fagg Foster Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Economic Studies
• Institutional Honors: Dean’s List Scholar, International Honors Society in Economics (ODE), and Beta Gamma Sigma
• Presented research in the University of Denver’s “Symposium 2008: A Conference of Undergraduate Research”

—Demonstrated Initiative and Skills—

• President of the Hayek Society at the London School of Economics 2010-2011
• Founder and President of the Economics Club at the University of Denver 2006-2008
• Pursued extensive coursework in finance, statistics, accounting, economics, economic and financial history
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office software, experience with STATA and MegaStat
• Comfortable talking with clients and donors at conferences and events for Washington Policy Center and Mises Institute
• Committed reader of investment books and newsletters, such as the Dow Theory Letters, and the Daily Pfennig