Daniel Lee completed a Ph.D. in economics in 2007, and was hired to teach at Plymouth State University that same year. In 2010, Lee created the North Country Economic Index, which he publishes in an economic newsletter for the region. In 2012, Lee joined a team that conducts the state’s tourism research for the Division of Travel and Tourism Development. He served as New Hampshire’s tourism economist for four years. In 2014, Lee was appointed by Governor Maggie Hassan to the New Hampshire Economic Development Advisory Council. Later in 2014, Lee started an innovative program in a local middle school to teach young children economics, with participating local area businesses providing real world problems. In 2015, Lee started a business consulting and research firm. In 2016, Lee was voted to the statewide Committee of New Hampshire EPSCoR. In 2017, Lee undertook the initiative to introduce big data analytics to the business curriculum at Plymouth State University. In 2018, he started an interdisciplinary research team that analyzes court cases to help businesses better manage the litigation risk.
PhD in Economics, 2007
Claremont Graduate University
MA in Economics, 2002
California State University Los Angeles
BA in Global Politics, 2000
California State University Dominguez Hills
The ski NH commissioned Daniel Lee of Plymouth State University to estimate economic contribution of the ski industry to New Hampshire’s economy
This project, funded by Plymouth State University, aims to help local businesses quantify their individual risk of being sued for certain claims.
The Northern Border Regional Commission asked Daniel Lee of Plymouth State University to collect data in assisting the federal government agency to assess the level of economic and demographic distress within its region.
The New Hampshire Timberland Owners Associations commissioned Daniel Lee of Plymouth State University to estimate economic contribution of the 25 MW capacity or less biomass electric power generation industry to New Hampshire’s economy.
The Western White Mountain Chamber of Commerce Commissioned the OakLee Consulting Group to conduct a return on investment study.
The New Hampshire Timber Owners Association (NHTOA) has asked Daniel Lee of the Center for Rural Partnerships and the College of Business Administration to study and document the economic activity of a sample of New Hampshire sawmills.
The New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development commissioned Plymouth State University to conduct tourism research for the State of New Hampshire. Daniel Lee served as the state’s tourism economist.
Daniel Lee created the North Country Economic Index, a quarterly economic report that gauges the performance of the economy in the northern rural New Hampshire.
The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) requested Daniel Lee of Plymouth State University to update a 1995 report characterizing economic impact of AMC in New Hampshire.
The New Hampshire Department of Agriculture commissioned Daniel Lee of Plymouth State University to estimate economic contribution of the Agricultural Industry to New Hampshire’s economy
The Plymouth Chamber of Commerce has requested assistance conducting a data analysis that could help recruit businesses from outside the region.
The New Hampshire Timber Owners Association commissioned Daniel Lee of Plymouth State University to study and document the economic activity of a sample of New Hampshire timber harvesting companies.
The White Mountain National Forest commissioned Plymouth State University to update a Report on the Socio-Economic Assessment to Provide a Context for Management of the White Mountain National Forest Plan Revision. Daniel Lee was the principal investigator leading the Plymouth State’s research team.
The New Hampshire Snowmobile Association commissioned Daniel Lee of Plymouth State University to estimate economic contribution of the snowmobile industry to New Hampshire’s economy
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