Florida Atlantic University - M.S. in Economics
Pursuing a concentration in econometrics. Completed the first semester of coursework in spring 2026.
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Gracie Plonisch
I recently earned my high school diploma and B.S. in Economics concurrently from Florida Atlantic University and am continuing into my M.S. in Economics with a concentration in econometrics. My primary research interests are in monetary policy and price theory, and I am working toward doctoral study in economics.
Current research focus
Researching how quickly money demand adjusts after shocks under the mentorship of Dr. Bryan Cutsinger at Florida Atlantic University.
Profile
About Me
I graduated from FAU High School and earned my B.S. in Economics from Florida Atlantic University concurrently in May 2026. I began graduate coursework this spring and plan to complete my M.S. in Economics by December 2026.
Research interests
Monetary economics, price theory, econometrics, applied empirical methods, theoretical macroeconomic modeling, and space economics.
Technical skills
Stata, R, LaTeX (Overleaf), linear algebra, real analysis, and Claude Code.
Other areas of study
Independent study in real analysis, linear algebra, Japanese poetry, classical Japanese literature, and additional fields across economics.
Academic Path
Education
An accelerated path through high school and undergraduate study, now continuing with master's coursework at Florida Atlantic University.
Florida Atlantic University - B.S. in Economics
Undergraduate degree in economics with minors in Japanese Language & Culture and Operations Management.
FAU High School - High School Diploma
Completed high school graduation requirements concurrently with undergraduate and graduate coursework.
Research
Working Papers
Money Demand and the Speed of Adjustment After Economic Shocks
Mentored by Dr. Bryan Cutsinger (Florida Atlantic University). This paper investigates the empirical timing with which money demand responds to macroeconomic shocks, with attention to the role of expectations and implications for monetary analysis.
Future academic direction
I intend to pursue a PhD in economics and contribute to monetary economics and space economics through empirical methods and theoretical modeling.
Writing
Spaceconomics
I write Spaceconomics, a Substack on the economics of the space sector. Topics include launch costs, orbital property rights, and public and private funding.
Spaceconomics: The economics of space, with the numbers attached.
Essays applying economic reasoning and empirical evidence to space markets and policy.
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Email: [email protected]
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
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