Associate Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics
312 Conner Hall
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-7509

Phone: 706-542-0748
Fax: 706-542-0739
E-mail: wkriesel@agecon.uga.edu

Academic Background

• Ph. D., Ohio State University, 1988
• M. S., Virginia Tech, 1983
• Instructor/Peace Corps Volunteer, Malaysia, 1978-80
• B. S., University of Wisconsin/River Falls, 1977

Appointments: 50% Research, 25% Teaching, 25% Extension.

My research is in the interface between natural resources and local economic conditions. The latest studies investigated how coastal hazards such as erosion, storms and flooding impact tourism and property prices. To make a long story very short, we found that flooding and erosion hazards, and the actions taken against them, were major determinants of tourism and property prices in coastal areas. Also, the demand for flood insurance was found to be unresponsive to changes in insurance prices. The research reports are available at the Heinz Center website.

I teach two courses. AAEC 4610 Applied Econometrics and AAEC 4710/6710 Rural Economic Development

For my extension work I develop and maintain the Georgia Statistics System. This website uses SAS/Intrnet to generate statistical reports that clients request. Last year it generated 62,000 reports.

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