Ermanno Affuso

Dr. Ermanno Affuso is a Professor in the Department of Economics and Finance at the Mitchell College of Business, University of South Alabama. He serves as Chief Scientific Officer at the South Alabama Center for Business Analytics, Real Estate and Economic Development (SABRE) and teaches courses such as Principles of Microeconomics and Environmental Economics.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Applied Economics from Auburn University
• M.S. in Civil Environmental Engineering from Polytechnic University of Bari
• B.S. in Civil Environmental Engineering from Polytechnic University of Bari

Research Interests: Dr. Affuso's work bridges Applied Microeconomics with environmental and urban policy. His studies explore the economic impacts of climate change, environmental hazards (e.g., asbestos), technological infrastructure (e.g., wireless towers), and social factors (e.g., registered sex offenders) on real estate markets. He also investigates biofuel sustainability and social media's influence on market behavior.

Publications Trends: His research focuses on quantifying externalities in urban and environmental economics using spatial econometric models and hedonic pricing methods. Key themes include climate policy, resource management, and the intersection of technology/society with property values.

Affiliations: Dr. Affuso is affiliated with the Mitchell College of Business and leads analytical initiatives at the SABRE center.