Meet Nikolas Henderson

I’m an applied economist at LSU’s Center for Economics, Business & Policy Research. I maintain regional indicators, support time-series forecasting projects (ARIMA/state-space—data prep, diagnostics, backtesting), and run input–output analysis (IMPLAN, RIMS II) to translate labor and public-finance trends into decision-ready briefs.

Spotlight

My Research

The following reports were produced in my role as an economist at the LSU Center for Economics, Business and Policy Research. To develop these reports, I applied Bayesian modeling and empirical economic analysis to inform policymakers and stakeholders across Louisiana. Using large datasets (BEA, BLS, Census) and software such as Stata and Excel, I generated more than 20 recurring economic indicators, including employment, wage growth, GDP by industry, and CPI.In the production of the following economic impact studies that i coauthored—such as the 2025 Super Bowl ($1B+ projected activity)—I applied input–output modeling (IMPLAN, RIMS II) and incorporating survey data to estimate tax revenue, industry multipliers, and sector growth. In addition, I conducted applied research on labor markets, industry trends, public finance, and demographics using input–output models and regional forecasting methods.

Resumé

Experience

Louisiana State University, Center for Economics, Business & Policy Research
Baton Rouge, LA

Economist October 2024 – Present

• Lead Bayesian modeling and empirical economic analysis to inform policymakers and stakeholders
across Louisiana.
• Manage large datasets (e.g., BEA, BLS, Census) using software such as Stata and Excel to produce
over 20 recurring economic indicators, including employment, wage growth, GDP by industry, and CPI.
• Coauthor 8+ economic impact studies, including the 2025 Super Bowl ($1B+ projected activity),
applying input-output modeling (IMPLAN, RIMS II) and survey data to estimate tax revenue ...

RSM US LLP
Dallas, TX

Process Risk and Controls Consulting Intern June 2023 – August 2023

• Conducted 38 internal controls tests (FDICIA) for financial clients and drafted executive memos
summarizing findings.
• Consulted with firm partners to identify challenges facing the healthcare sector and presented
recommendations to industry leadership.

White Star Real Estate
Warsaw, Poland

Strategy Intern May 2023 – June 2023

• Analyzed prop-tech investment proposals and assisted the CEO in strategic evaluation.
• Led workflow improvement initiative through department-head consultations, resulting in a
companywide CRM rollout and development of productivity tools.

Louisiana State University, Economic Policy & Research Group Baton Rouge, LA

Research Assistant October 2022 – April 2023

• Co-developed the Louisiana Economic Outlook newsletter, contributing forecasts and data trend
visualizations.
• Conducted market research on consumer behavior and regional industry shifts to guide policy resource
allocation.

Investment Dynamics LLC Houston, TX

Data Analyst May 2021 – December 2021

• Built automated reporting system integrating StockCharts and Webull, supporting real-time trading
decisions directed to senior investment analyst.

Education

Johns Hopkins University – M.S. Applied Economics (Expected, December 2026)

Louisiana State University – B.S. Economics (Summa Cum Laude, 2024)

Selected Project

Led a survey team of 22; modeled effects across tourism, hospitality, and transportation using RIMS II multipliers.

About Me

I’m an applied economist at LSU’s Center for Economics, Business & Policy Research. I maintain regional indicators, support time-series forecasting projects (ARIMA/state-space—data prep, diagnostics, backtesting), and run input–output analysis (IMPLAN, RIMS II) to translate labor and public-finance trends into decision-ready briefs. Recent work includes coauthoring statewide economic-impact studies (incl. the 2025 Super Bowl) and leading survey analytics (~10k responses) to estimate jobs, income, and tax revenue. I focus on reproducible methods, clear writing, and executive-ready one-pagers. M.S. in Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins (in progress).

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