Randall Rosenberger

Dr. Randall Rosenberger is a Professor of Applied Economics in the Department of Forest Ecosystems & Society at Oregon State University's College of Forestry. He serves as a Graduate Major Advisor and has held leadership roles such as associate dean and interim department head. His research focuses on non-market valuation, meta-analysis, benefit transfer, and the health and economic impacts of outdoor recreation.

Education: B.A. in Philosophy (1988, Slippery Rock University), M.A. in Applied Ethics (1992, Colorado State University), Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics (1996, Colorado State University).

Research Interests: Sustainable recreation and tourism, environmental policy, integrated social-ecological systems, and health benefits of outdoor activities. His work emphasizes methodologies like benefit transfer and meta-analysis to inform resource management decisions.

Key Contributions: Authored influential publications on recreational value estimation, health metrics for outdoor participation, and ecosystem services valuation. He leads initiatives like the Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy and the Recreation Use Values Database.

Advising & Grants: Advisor to graduate students, with expertise in securing funding for interdisciplinary research projects. His grants focus on outdoor recreation's economic and health impacts, particularly in Oregon and national forest systems.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Meta-Analysis of Economics Research (MAER) Network and collaborates with state agencies on comprehensive outdoor recreation planning.