Occupational Regulation Group (ORG)

Occupational licensing affects 1 in 5 workers in the US and is also prevalent across the world.

Our research organization is dedicated to studying the impact of occupational licensing on workers and the economy. Our members are committed to advancing our knowledge of this complex and important issue.

Executive Board

President

Darwyyn Deyo

Darwyyn has researched the impact of occupational licensing on service quality, the labor supply of criminal actors, and topics in health economics. She is a senior research fellow with the Knee Center at WVU.

Vice President

Vacant

Treasurer

Edward Timmons

Ed has published several journal articles on licensing, as well as over 100 op-eds, policy pieces, and state testimonies. He is also the founding and current director of the Knee Center at WVU.