Director of Economic Analysis Program, Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR), 2015 – Present
University of Florida

Ph.D. in Economics, UW–Madison, 2015

Research areas: Applied Microeconomics, with an emphasis on Environmental and Energy Economics. I also conduct empirical work in Education and Labor Economics, and maintain an active agenda on Consumer Confidence (Sentiment). Earlier work includes studies on Social Interactions and Poverty.

E-mail: hsandoval@ufl.edu

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Projects involved

1. Consumer Sentiment Index (CSI) Press Release (since October 2015)
   • Current release: BEBR | UF News | Florida Trend | Florida Politics
2. North Central Florida Regional Industry Opportunities and Barriers Study. Sponsored by the University of Florida, Santa Fe College, and Community Foundation of North Central Florida, 2025.
   • Role: Principal Investigator
   • Report: In progress
3. The Potential Fiscal, Economic, and Social Impact of the Televerde Foundation in Florida. Sponsored by the Televerde Foundation and a private donor through donations to UF, 2025.
   • Role: Principal Investigator
   • Report: In progress
4. Economic Impacts of the University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Sponsored by UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute (UF CTSI), 2025.
   • Role: Principal Investigator
5. Export Sales Forecasting Accuracy Model. Sponsored by Enterprise Florida Inc., 2023.
   • Role: Principal Investigator
6. Economic Impacts of the University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Sponsored by the UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute (UF CTSI), 2022.
   • Role: Principal Investigator
7. Florida’s Public Libraries: 21st Century Major Events and 2020 Economic Impact. Commissioned by the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services, 2021.
   • Role: Principal Investigator
   • Report: Economic Impact Study | Major Events Study
8. Research Productivity of the University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Sponsored by the UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute (UF CTSI), 2021.
   • Role: Principal Investigator
9. Volusia County Public Investment Study. Commissioned by the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Civic League of the Halifax Area, 2020.
   • Role: Principal Investigator
10. Florida Assisted Living Facilities Cost of Providing Care. Commissioned by the Florida Assisted Living Association (FALA), 2019.
    • Role: Principal Investigator
    • Report: Executive summary
    • Media attention: Sunshine State News
11. An Update to the Net Impact of Retirees on Florida’s State and Local Budgets. Commissioned by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, 2018.
    • Role: Principal Investigator
    • Report: Previous report
12. Understanding Racial Inequity in Alachua County. Sponsored by Alachua County, Alachua County Public Schools, City of Gainesville, Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Santa Fe College, UF Health, and UF, 2018.
    • Role: Principal Investigator
    • Report: Website | Report | Slides
    • Media attention: Gainesville Sun | The Independent Florida Alligator
13. Research Productivity and Economic Impacts of the University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Sponsored by the UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute (UF CTSI), 2017.
    • Role: Principal Investigator
    • Report: Economic Impact Analysis
14. Economic Impact Study for Cox Communications in Florida. Commissioned by Cox Communications Southeast Region, 2016.
    • Role: Principal Investigator
15. Economic Impact Analysis for Polk County Healthcare Program. Commissioned by Polk County’s Indigent Healthcare Division, 2016.
    • Role: Principal Investigator