Zichu Zhao, Ph.D.
- Assistant Professor Economics
As an applied microeconomist, I am interested in the conservation of endangered and threatened species, land use change, and climate change. I use econometric tools to examine the efficiency of conservation efforts in saving endangered species, understand the drivers of land use change, and analyze how to mitigate climate change through reforestation policy. Outside of teaching and research, I enjoy running, cooking, dancing, and hiking in nature.
Education
- B.S. (Economics), Hunan University
- M.S, (Agriculture, Environmental, and Development Economics), the Ohio State University
- Ph.D. (Applied Economics), Oregon State University
Areas of Specialization
- Forest Land Use
- Species Conservation
- Environmental Groups
