Steven R. Miller

Steven R. Miller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University (MSU), and Director of the Center for Economic Analysis. He holds a Ph.D. and B.A. from Oklahoma State University. His expertise includes applied economic methods for forecasting, impact analysis, and policy evaluation. Miller specializes in modeling economic value creation from Michigan’s industries, natural resources, and rural development, with a focus on supply chain analysis, environmental regulations, and spatial estimation models.

He maintains the MSU Economic Forecast Model, providing critical data for stakeholders, and tracks economic trends and agricultural impacts across Michigan’s 83 counties. His research spans public policy, healthcare economics, and environmental policy. Key projects include analyzing institutional controls for pollution remediation and assessing economic implications of livestock effluent management.

Miller’s recent work emphasizes economic development through entrepreneurship programs and community-based initiatives. Collaborations include the MSU Institute for Water Research and local agencies in Macomb and Mason Counties. His outputs bridge academic research with practical solutions for stakeholders, focusing on economic resilience and policy-driven growth.

Grant activities center on funded projects addressing public policy, healthcare, and agricultural development. Miller’s work also involves the Center for Economic Analysis, which connects stakeholders with faculty expertise for tailored economic analyses. His contributions highlight the intersection of economic forecasting, policy impact, and sustainable development.