CBB 206
- (319) 273-2951
- bryce.kanago@uni.edu
Bryce Kanago
Associate Professor of Economics
Education
Ph.D. (Economics) University of Iowa; B.A.E. (History and Social Science) Wayne State College.
Teaching Interests
Intermediate Macroeconomics. Money and Banking. Principles of Macroeconomics. Advising Economics Majors on Undergraduate Research and Pursuing Graduate Degrees.
Research Interests
Macroeconomics and monetary economics especially in the areas of inflation and the business cycle.
Professional Accomplishments
Before coming to UNI in 1999, Bryce taught at Northern Illinois University and held visiting positions at Wartburg College, the University of Iowa, and Miami University. His research has been published in a variety of journals, including Applied Economics, Economic Inquiry, Journal of Money Credit and Banking, Journal of Macroeconomics, Southern Economic Journal, and Oxford Economic Papers. In addition, he's worked on a variety of teaching ancillaries for a Principles of Economics text.
Latest News & Views

Is history on repeat? Former UNI student body presidents weigh in on the changes
Four former student body presidents and graduates from the College of Business Administration shared the highlights and struggles of their terms across four decades, illuminating along the way the universal struggles of the college experience and the unique challenges brought on by current events.

News bias? You choose the news you wish to consume
During election season, people love to accuse the media of bias. Liberals and conservatives assail local and national newspapers, as well as various television newscasts, of tilting in one political direction or another. Since it is unlikely that a news source can be biased in both directions, many people’s perceptions must be erroneous.

The complete guide to choosing a college major
College is an exciting time in your life, but don’t spend all four years merely enjoying it – you should take advantage of this time to determine exactly what you want to do with your life. This article will help you decide how to choose your college major that fits your long-term goals.

Is it ethical to demand that a small minority bear almost forty percent of the income tax burden?
You may have read that President Trump paid no federal income taxes for a few years. The press and rival politicians reacted with horror. Assuming President Trump accurately reported his income, losses, and other information, then there is absolutely nothing immoral or unethical about this result.

Scammers have not fallen victim to COVID-19
The COVID-19 epidemic has revealed that scammers are still alive and well. They nimbly offered nostrums to prevent or cure the virus to naïve buyers within a few weeks of the epidemic’s explosion. In doing so, the medical quacksters have lived up to their predecessors: let no health scare or new technology go to waste.

Moral hazard in the labor market
In the wake of the disruption in America’s economy, legislators on both sides of the aisle quickly rushed through palliatives for American businesses and workers. In doing so, they may have created situations rife with what economists call “moral hazard,” situations where the affected parties have disincentives to mitigate losses.