Richard Works, D.B.A., is a Senior Economist with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), where he leads key aspects of the production and analysis of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), contributing to the nation’s official inflation measures. His work focuses on applied econometrics, data systems, and methodological design supporting national economic statistics.

Dr. Works also serves as an adjunct professor of economics, finance, and business analytics at the University of Maryland Global Campus, Southern New Hampshire University, and Lee University, teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses with an emphasis on data-driven analysis.

An ordained minister, Dr. Works is engaged in preaching, teaching, and discipleship, with a focus on expository preaching and addressing biblical illiteracy by equipping Christians to interpret and apply Scripture within its proper historical and theological context.