Nolan H Miller

Nolan H Miller is a Professor of Finance and Julian Simon Faculty Fellow at the University of Illinois, with dual appointments in the Department of Economics (College of Liberal Arts & Sciences) and the Gies College of Business. He holds the Daniel and Cynthia Mah Helle Professorship and serves as Director of the Center for Business and Public Policy at Gies. His roles include Chair of the Senate Committee on Educational Policy under the Office of the Provost.

Miller’s research focuses on microeconomics, particularly in health economics, environmental economics, and public policy. He examines topics such as disability insurance dynamics, climate-related health impacts, and the socioeconomic effects of pollution. His work bridges empirical methods with policy analysis, addressing issues like air pollution’s mortality costs, adaptation to temperature changes, and healthcare utilization patterns.

Key awards include the Julian Simon Faculty Fellowship and the Daniel and Cynthia Mah Helle Professorship. His interdisciplinary contributions span health, environment, and development economics, with notable studies on India’s market integration and U.S. climate policy implications.

Miller’s administrative leadership includes shaping educational policies at the university level and directing research centers focused on public-private intersections. His research emphasizes quantifying societal costs of environmental and health challenges, offering evidence for targeted policy interventions.