University of Kentucky

Department of Economics

Glenn Blomquist

606-257-3924LexingtonKY40506-0034

gcblom@pop.uky.edu

gatton.gws.uky.edu/grad/grad.htmU.S.A.

General StatisticsFinancial Information

Total MA/MS20Students with Aid52%

Total PhD30Average Stipend$9,600

MA/MS entering class5Teaching Assistant50%

PhD entering class5Research Assistant2%

Environmental and Resource Field Statistics

Distinct specializationyes#MA/PHD in classes4

#grad courses3#degrees/year1
Faculty inGlenn BlomquistRalph D'Arge (Adjunct)
Environmental/
Resources
Special resourcesSeminar series / certificate offered by university to prepare graduates for work in interdisciplinary setting / two survey courses offered
Job placementsNew Jersey Institute of Technology / Millersville University / Michigan Technological Universtiy / Kentucky Cabinet for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Examples of recent dissertationsJeff Anstine - Economic Analysis of Curbside Recycling: Estimating the Demand for Recycling Services and Examining the Structure of the Material Recovery Facility Industry

John Whitehead - The Effects of Substitutes on Existence Value and Nature Conservation in Benefit-Cost Analysis

Michael Newsome - Valuing the Benefits of International Ecotourism: The Case of Ecuador

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