Richard Horan

Richard Horan is a tenured Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University's College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. His research focuses on the intersection of economic and ecological systems, particularly in environmental economics, resource management, and infectious disease policy.

• Education: Ph.D. and M.A. from Pennsylvania State University; dual B.S. degrees in Agricultural Education and Business Administration from Appalachian State University.

Horan's research examines coupled human-ecological systems, emphasizing:

• Feedback dynamics between economic and ecological processes
• Management of endangered species and invasive species
• Bioeconomics of wildlife and livestock diseases
• Agri-environmental policy design

His recent publications address risks of animal/plant infectious diseases through trade, ecological thresholds, and market-based conservation strategies. He has served as Managing Editor of Resource and Energy Economics and Associate Editor for multiple journals.

• Scientific Recognition:
  • MSU AgBioResearch Faculty Excellence Award (2014)

Horan collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like Risks of Animal and Plant Infectious Diseases Through Trade (Rapid Trade), contributing policy insights to national committees including the National Academy of Sciences.