About
Lea Fortmann is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Puget Sound. Her work bridges environmental economics and international sustainable development, informed by field research in Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Zambia.
Education:
- BA in Economics from Gonzaga University (2003)
- MPA in Environmental Policy from University of Washington (2007)
- PhD in Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics from Ohio State University (2014)
Research Interests:
Fortmann investigates the socioeconomic impacts of environmental policies, including water infrastructure in rural Ethiopia, community-based forest management in Guatemala, and aquaculture development in Zambia. Her work integrates applied microeconomics, policy analysis, and resource management frameworks.
Contact:
Office: McIntyre 213I
Phone: 253.879.3553
Email: lfortmann@pugetsound.edu
Office Hours: Mondays 10–11 a.m., Wednesdays 1–2 p.m., Thursdays 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., or by appointment.
Find Lea Fortmann elsewhere
Related Searches
You Might Also Like
Elizabeth NunnUniversity of Puget Sound · Visiting Assistant Professor
Isha RajbhandariUniversity of Puget Sound · Associate Professor- LLisa JohnsonUniversity of Puget Sound · Professor
Garrett MilamUniversity of Puget Sound · Professor
Monica DeHartUniversity of Puget Sound · Professor- BBarry FitzgeraldSuffolk University · Lecturer