Marcus Gho

Marcus Gho is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Business & Government at Brigham Young University–Hawaii (BYU–Hawaii), where he has taught since August 2023. He serves as Program Lead for the Business Management Program and faculty advisor for the Economics Club. Previously, he held roles as Visiting Professor (2022–2023) and Adjunct Professor (2020–2021) at Brigham Young University–Idaho.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Fisheries, University of Alaska Fairbanks (2020)
• M.S. in Applied Economics, Utah State University (2006)
• B.A. in Economics, Brigham Young University (2003)

Research Focus: His work centers on fisheries economics, resource management, and applied economics. Key themes include Alaska commercial fisheries, permit distribution systems, economic analysis of fishing regulations, and regional earnings trends. His research integrates policy evaluation with quantitative assessments of fishery sustainability and labor dynamics.

Publications & Presentations: Gho has authored over 30 technical reports for Alaska's Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC) and presented at major symposiums like the Alaska Marine Science Symposium. His recent work analyzes permit migration, dual-permit operations, and economic heterogeneity in Alaskan fisheries. Trends highlight a sustained focus on spatial economics, regulatory impacts, and income distribution within fishing communities.

Professional Service: Beyond academia, he has 16 years of experience as a Natural Resource Specialist for Alaska's government, leading research on fisheries policy. He volunteers as a youth hockey coach, temple worker, and genealogy researcher.