H. Spencer Banzhaf

Professor H. Spencer Banzhaf is a faculty member in the Department of Economics at Georgia State University's Urban Studies Institute. His research focuses on environmental policy analysis, urban economics, and public finance, examining interactions between environmental amenities, real estate markets, and demographic dynamics.

Education: PhD in Economics from Duke University.

His research spans environmental justice, ecosystem services, and fiscal federalism. Key themes include measuring non-market public goods, analyzing Tiebout sorting mechanisms, and constructing environmental accounting frameworks.

His recent publications (2005-2013) primarily address urban environmental economics, with specific emphasis on pollution distribution, fiscal policy interactions, and environmental valuation methodologies. Notable collaborations include work with R.P. Walsh, W.E. Oates, and B.A. Chupp.

Contact: hsbanzhaf@gsu.edu | Phone: 404-413-0252 | Personal Website