James Holladay

Associate Professor James Holladay holds a position in the Department of Economics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His research focuses on environmental and energy economics, with particular emphasis on climate policy, renewable energy incentives, and the economic impacts of energy infrastructure decisions. He has contributed to over 60 scholarly works and serves on multiple university committees including the Data Science Faculty Committee and the Undergraduate Committee in the Economics Department.

Holladay teaches courses such as 'Econ of Environmental Policy' and 'International Economics,' reflecting his expertise in policy design and global economic systems. His funded projects include analyses of the Inflation Reduction Act’s energy provisions and studies on infrastructure resilience against natural disasters. Notable awards include the 2023 Alumni Outstanding Teacher Award and the 2021 Haslam Summer Scholars Award for scholarly excellence.

Recent publications highlight his work on solar adoption disparities, coal plant retirements, and the economic implications of distributed energy systems. His research often intersects with policy design, demonstrating a commitment to real-world applications of economic theory.