Dallas Wood

Dallas Wood serves as Assistant Professor of Economics in the School of Economics, Management, and Project Management within the College of Business at Western Carolina University, concurrently holding a Senior Economist position at RTI International.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. from North Carolina State University at Raleigh
• M.S. from North Carolina State University at Raleigh
• B.S. from North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Dr. Wood's research applies economic frameworks to health and environmental challenges, with primary interests in Health Economics, Environmental Economics, Health Policy, and Environmental Policy. His work demonstrates consistent federal and foundation engagement through funding from the FDA, EPA, DHS, and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Publications appear in high-impact journals including the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Energy Economics, Contemporary Economic Policy, Journal of Benefit Cost Analysis, and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches to policy analysis.

Research funding sources are prominently featured:

• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)