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Laura Bakkensen is the Mikesell Professor in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics at the University of Oregon's Department of Economics. Her research focuses on the economic impacts of natural disasters, particularly tropical cyclones and floods, using applied microeconometric techniques to analyze global risk patterns and inform policy on insurance regulation, post-disaster aid, and adaptation projects.
- Ph.D., Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Yale University
- M.Sc., Environment and Development, London School of Economics
- B.A., Economics, Whitman College
Her scholarly work explores:
- Economic consequences of climate change and disaster risk
- Flood cost assessment methodologies across North America
- Insurance market dynamics under climate uncertainty
- Behavioral economics of disaster preparedness
- Policy effectiveness in coastal and floodplain management
- International collaboration in climate impact research
Scientific awards include:
- National Academies Gulf Research Program Early-Career Fellowship (2017-2019)
- JEEM Best Paper Award (2020)
She has advised international initiatives through the National Science Foundation and Fulbright Teaching Grant to South Korea, with current research spanning three continents and involving interdisciplinary collaborations with climate scientists, hydrologists, and policy makers. Her methodological innovations in flood economic impact assessment have been adopted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
