Elizabeth Hoffman

Dr. Elizabeth Hoffman is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Iowa State University, specializing in Environmental and Resource Economics and Labor-Public Economics. She holds dual Ph.D.s in Economics (California Institute of Technology, 1979) and History (University of Pennsylvania, 1972), alongside earlier degrees in History from the University of Pennsylvania (M.A., 1969) and Smith College (B.A., 1968).

Her research spans experimental economics, public policy design, and behavioral decision-making, with notable contributions to understanding solar energy adoption, collusion dynamics in oligopolies, and information security compliance. Her work frequently bridges historical analysis and modern economic challenges, such as exploring parallels between historical pandemics and contemporary racial biases.

• Awards:
  • Carolyn Shaw Bell Award (2010)
  • Iowa State University Faculty Senate Resolution of Appreciation (2012)
  • Women Impacting Women at Iowa State Calendar recognition (2013)

Her advising and grant activities are not explicitly detailed in the provided texts, though her work on institutional transformation strategies (e.g., ISU ADVANCE report) suggests significant leadership in academic policy. She has contributed to interdisciplinary initiatives, including collaborations with the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics.