Lala Ma

Lala Ma is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics, where she also holds the Carl F. Pollard Professorship in Health Economics. Her research bridges environmental economics and public health, focusing on how environmental quality affects housing markets and health disparities.

• PhD in Economics, Duke University (2014)
• BA in Mathematics, BA and MA in Economics, Tufts University (2007)

Her work investigates the economic valuation of environmental quality, with specific attention to:

• Brownfield remediation impacts on property values
• Flood risk and its influence on urban development
• Health effects of environmental pollution
• Socioeconomic inequities in pollution exposure
• Shale gas development and water quality

Recent publications span topics like hedonic pricing models, environmental justice frameworks, and climate adaptation, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to environmental policy challenges. Awards include the Carl F. Pollard Professorship, recognizing her contributions to health economics. She has no listed advisees in the provided materials.