Justin Heflin, Ph.D.

Lecturer

Education

• Ph.D, West Virginia University, 2023
• MBA, Fairmont State University, 2018
• B.S. in Business Administration, Fairmont State University, 2015

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Justin Heflin is a lecturer in economics at the University of Kentucky with research interests in microeconomics and public policy. His work focuses on the implementation and effects of policies such as Red Flag Laws, execution moratoriums and zero-dollar bail systems. Justin earned his Ph.D. in Economics from West Virginia University in 2023 after completing both his bachelor’s degree and MBA at Fairmont State University. In addition to his research, he teaches courses in microeconomics, research in economics and law and economics.

Teaching Expertise:

• Microeconomics
• Law and Economics
• Research in Economics

Research Expertise:

• Law and Economics
• Public Policy
• Crime and Criminal Justice Policy
• Applied Microeconomics
• Policy Evaluation
• Firearm Policy Research

Selected Publications:

“The Impact of California’s Zero Dollar Bail Policy On Crime”(with Bryan McCannon) 2026, American Journal of Criminal Justice

“Distress with Distress: Financial Health of Higher Education Institutions affects Demand”(with Bryan McCannon and Brian Meehan) 2026, Education Economics