Jorge Holzer

Jorge Holzer is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Maryland, College Park. He holds a Ph.D. from the same university (2010), an MBA from the University of Oxford (2000), and advanced engineering degrees from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. His research focuses on natural resource and environmental economics, particularly marine resource management, market-based conservation mechanisms, and fisheries policy.

Dr. Holzer serves on multiple advisory boards including the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee, the Chesapeake Bay Program Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team, and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Committee on Economics and Social Sciences. He teaches graduate courses in applied microeconomics and natural resource economics, as well as an undergraduate course on the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.

His research explores topics like quota allocation, recreational fisheries valuation, and the design of conservation auctions. He has secured over $700,000 in grants for projects addressing fisheries management challenges, including post-Deepwater Horizon restoration efforts. His work integrates economics with marine science to inform policy decisions on resource allocation and sustainability.

Professional activities include editorial roles for the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, frequent conference presentations, and advisory roles with NOAA, ICES, and state-level fisheries commissions. His contributions bridge academic research with practical policy implementation in marine and environmental resource management.