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Paul W. Rhode is a Professor of Economics and currently serves as the Chair of the Department of Economics at the University of Michigan. He has been with the University of Michigan since 2009, after previously teaching at universities in North Carolina and Arizona. Rhode is an American economic historian whose research focuses on the economic history of the American West and US agricultural development.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University (1990) and a B.A. in Economics from the University of California-Davis (1982). Rhode maintains several significant professional affiliations:
- Research Associate in the Development of the American Economy program at the National Bureau of Economic Research
- Co-editor of the Journal of Economic History since 2012
- Editorial board member of Explorations in Economics History since 2009
- Editorial board member of Journal of Prediction Markets since 2007
- Member of the Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan
Rhode's research interests span several key areas in economic history, with particular focus on agricultural development, technological change, and institutional evolution in American economic history. His work often examines the intersection of biological innovation, disease control, and economic development. Rhode has made significant contributions to understanding the economic impact of slavery, the development of the American agricultural system, and the historical relationship between technological change and labor markets. His research methodology frequently combines historical analysis with economic theory and quantitative methods.
Rhode's scholarly output demonstrates consistent productivity and influence in the field of economic history. His publications reveal a strong focus on long-term economic development patterns, with particular attention to agricultural innovation, technological change, and institutional evolution in American history. A notable trend in his recent work involves examining the economic dimensions of disease control and their broader historical implications, building on his award-winning research on animal disease policies.
Among his most significant honors is the Allan Sharlin Memorial Award (2016), which he received jointly with Alan L. Olmstead for their book "Arresting Contagion: Science, Policy, and Conflicts over Animal Disease Control." This prestigious award from the Social Science History Association recognizes outstanding books in social science history.
- Allan Sharlin Memorial Award (2016) for "Arresting Contagion: Science, Policy, and Conflicts over Animal Disease Control"
Rhode has supervised numerous graduate students in the Economics Department at the University of Michigan, though specific student names are not provided in the available information. His research has been supported by various grants that have enabled extensive historical analysis of American economic development, particularly in the areas of agricultural innovation and disease control policies. Rhode's work has significantly contributed to our understanding of how technological innovations, institutional frameworks, and biological factors have interacted to shape American economic history.
As Chair of the Department of Economics, Rhode leads one of the premier economics departments in the United States, overseeing faculty, curriculum development, and research initiatives. His leadership role places him at the center of economic research and education at the University of Michigan, where he continues to advance the field of economic history while fostering the next generation of economists.
