Richard J Brazee

Biography

Since he was in high school he has been interested in how society uses natural resources. These interests led me to first study economics, which focuses on how scarce resources are allocated, and then to study mathematics to be able to rigorously model resource allocation decisions over time. While he was in graduate school, he became fascinated with forests, and how we use forests. More recently, he has also become interested in the economic survival of small rural communities near natural resources such as rivers, lakes or forests.

Research Interest

His research focuses on developing dynamic models for two relatively distinct areas. Historically, his research has focused analyzing forestry policy and management issues. More recently, part of his research has focused on modeling the economic health of rural communities.