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Guillermo Herrera is a Professor of Economics at Bowdoin College, affiliated with the Economics Department. His academic journey includes an A.B. in Biology (Harvard College), M.S. in Quantitative Ecology & Resource Management, and M.A./Ph.D. in Economics (University of Washington). He focuses on the intersection of natural systems and human communities, particularly fisheries management, environmental economics, and bioeconomic modeling. His research addresses challenges in fisheries governance, spatial resource management, and policy impacts.
Professor Herrera collaborates with institutions like the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), where he is an Adjunct Scientist. He teaches microeconomics and environmental economics courses, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. His work has been supported by NSF, NOAA, and USAID, focusing on sustainable resource use and socioecological systems.
His articles explore spatial dynamics in fisheries, regulatory frameworks, and ecosystem externalities. Key themes include marine reserve economics, optimal harvest strategies, and policy design under uncertainty. While no explicit awards are noted, his research has been published in high-impact journals like PNAS and the American Journal of Agricultural Economics.
Herrera advises the Bowdoin Cycling Club and has mentored numerous students in environmental and policy research. He collaborates across disciplines to address Maine’s river restoration policies and global fisheries governance, emphasizing knowledge-to-action outcomes.
