Arne Hallam

Arne Hallam is a Professor of Economics and Senior Associate Dean of Operations at Iowa State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, serving as Associate Dean for Finance and Operations since 2009. Previously, he chaired the Department of Economics from 2000 to 2009 and maintains dual affiliations with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His administrative responsibilities span budget oversight, personnel management, promotion and tenure policies, international programs, and sustainability initiatives.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of California, Berkeley (1983)
• M.S. in Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of California, Berkeley (1980)
• B.S. in Agricultural Economics, Brigham Young University (1977)

Dr. Hallam's research integrates Agricultural Economics with Environmental and Resource Economics, emphasizing sustainability frameworks, risk analysis in agricultural systems, and ethical dimensions of resource allocation. His work bridges Industrial Organization theory with practical applications in energy markets and global food systems, while examining economies of scale in agricultural production and international educational models. Current projects focus on climate resilience economics and ethical justice frameworks in resource distribution.

Honors and Awards:

• Valedictorian, College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences, Brigham Young University
• Outstanding Senior, Department of Agricultural Economics, Brigham Young University
• Willard D. Thompson Memorial Graduate Scholarship, University of California, Berkeley

As a dedicated educator, Dr. Hallam has served as major professor for 26 graduate students and committee member for over 100 additional students while teaching 24 distinct courses spanning economic theory, mathematical economics, and agricultural ethics. His administrative leadership encompasses budget approvals, faculty hiring, international student programs, and sustainability initiatives including the Miller Lecture Series and campus green infrastructure projects. Research funding supports interdisciplinary collaborations through LASCASTLE (IT) proposals and international partnerships.