Eric Zou

Eric Zou is the Sanford R. Robertson Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. His research focuses on environmental economics, public policy, and health impacts of pollution. Key affiliations include the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) as a Faculty Research Fellow. His work examines strategic behaviors in pollution monitoring, wildfire smoke effects on labor markets, and digital coupon stimulus impacts. Recent articles address marine microplastics, urban forests, and China's pollution policies. Teaching spans microeconomics, econometrics, and environmental economics at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Research highlights include analyzing how intermittent air quality monitoring influences pollution levels and the economic costs of noncompliance. His interdisciplinary approach bridges environmental science, health outcomes, and policy design. Ongoing projects explore trade-environment linkages and microplastic health effects. Collaborations with institutions like NBER and international scholars underscore his global research footprint.

Advising and grants include mentoring graduate students in environmental and digital economics research. His work has been featured in outlets like the American Economic Review and JAMA Internal Medicine. Future directions aim to further integrate ecological observations with economic policy analysis, emphasizing sustainable development strategies.