Jamie Casey

Jamie Casey, Professor of Economics at Washington and Lee University's Williams School, bridges environmental science and economics through fieldwork in Mexico, Cuba, Belize, Barbados, Honduras, and Brazil. He earned his Ph.D. at North Carolina State University (2001) following a B.A. from W&L (1991).

• Focus: Coastal development, environmental change, and stakeholder engagement
• Curriculum: Teaches economy-environment interconnections

His research spans 25+ years of valuation surveys, analyzing how communities and tourists value natural resources. Google Scholar publications reveal consistent work on:

• Marine conservation economics
• Agroforestry adoption by farmers
• Recreational demand modeling

Scientific achievements include:

• 2023 Cuba Social Entrepreneurship Summit presentation
• 2022 book chapter on environmental economics pedagogy
• 2019 EPA cost-benefit analysis testimony

Casey plans to continue this impactful research for decades, working with interdisciplinary teams of scientists and local stakeholders.