Thomas Conoscenti, Ph.D.
Economics, Econometrics, Urban Analysis, and
Public Economics/Finance
Thomas Conoscenti is a widely recognized economist. He is a consultant to both the public and private sector, and teaches at New York University. Dr. Conoscenti teaches Macro Economics, Public Economics/ Finance, Economic Forecasting, and Statistics. Previously, he was Economic Research Scientist at the Center for Regional Policy Studies, State University of New York at Stony Brook. Between 1981 and 1993, he was the Director of Programs, Division of Management, at Polytechnic University’s Farmingdale Campus, where he taught courses in Economics, Finance, Statistics, and Public Policy.
Dr. Conoscenti was formerly Chief Economist for the Long Island Association (LIA). At the LIA, he developed economic forecasts for the Long Island region, and worked with the Long Island Regional Planning Board and other organizations on analyzing long-term regional economic trends. He was staff liaison to the LIA’s economic development, energy, environment, tax, and government committees.
Other positions he has held include: President of Economic Projects of Long Island, Associate Director of the Center for Local Tax Research, Senior Economist of Economic Forecasting for Eastern Airlines, Senior Economist for James C. Buckley Inc., Transportation Consultants, and Senior Statistician for the Coca-Cola Export Corp.
His work on numerous studies dealing with the Long Island economy and public policy issues has been widely published. He is frequently quoted in Newsday, the New York Times, Long Island Business News, and other publications.
He Chaired the Long Island Forum for Technology’s, TECHCAP PROJECT, where he coordinated development of a High Technology Data Base Information System.
Dr. Conoscenti earned his Ph.D. in Economics and Public Finance at New York University (NYU). For his dissertation, he built an Econometric Model of an Urban Center, by developing an adjusted income variable to reflect geographical variations in urban centers. Dr. Conoscenti has Master of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Finance from the Stern School of Business.
He is a member of the Governor’s Council on Economic and Fiscal Priorities and numerous professional organizations including the American Economic Association, The New York Regional Economists Association, and the New York Association of Business Economists.