Damian Park

**Damian Park** is an **Associate Teaching Professor** in the **Department of Economics** at the **Leavey School of Business**. He specializes in teaching courses on **environmental economics** and **microeconomics**, with research focused on **California water rights**, **water markets**, and **resource allocation policies**.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of California, Berkeley (2011)
• B.A. in Economics, Carleton College (2003)

Research Interests: Damian’s work examines legal and economic frameworks governing water rights in California, particularly how market mechanisms can improve resource distribution. His studies highlight challenges in water reallocation and policy reforms for sustainable resource management.

Publications: His notable works include analyses of California’s water rights systems and market dynamics, published in peer-reviewed journals like the Natural Resources Journal.

Affiliations & Contact: Damian can be reached via the Leavey School’s Contact Form or by phone at (408) 551-3109. His office is located at Lucas Hall, Room 216ZZ.