Urban Ecosystems, Land Use, and Housing
October 11
9:00am - 4:00pm
Katherine A. Ruffatto Hall, Room 105, Community Board Room
Audience: Alumni, Current Student, Faculty, Neighbor or Friend, Prospective Student, Staff
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¿ì»îapp John Carruthers
John Carruthers's current work focuses on evaluating environmental remediation projects in the Puget Sound region of Washington State, and the value of public education and other amenities in the Seoul Metropolitan Area. Before joining Cornell University, Carruthers worked at George Washington University (GW), where he was the founding director of the Sustainable Urban Planning Program, which he led to PAB accreditation. His research has been published in leading journals, includingÌýEnvironment and Planning B, theÌýInternational Regional Science Review, theÌýJournal of Economic Geography, theÌýJournal of Regional Science,Ìýand others.
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¿ì»îapp Peter Tsigaris
Peter Tsigaris's research interests span the areas of environmental economics, taxation policy and issues, decisions under risk, and education economics. He has presented his work at conferences around the world, has published over twenty five manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, and has been recognized with multiple awards for his innovative teaching, such as using experimental games to stimulate students’ interest in economics and sustainability concepts. Tsigaris also led the development of a new master in Environmental Economics and Management program at Thompson Rivers University.
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¿ì»îapp the Workshop
Named after Professor Emeritus Tracy Mott, this workshop highlights the work of ¿ì»îapp faculty and students and shares the expertise of prominent economists around the world.