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Richard (Max) Melstrom, PhD, serves as the Endowed Associate Professor of Ecological Economics at Loyola University Chicago's School of Environmental Sustainability. He specializes in environmental valuation, wildlife conservation, and environmental justice. Melstrom developed and manages the Environmental Economics and Sustainability Major and Minor programs. His research focuses on fisheries valuation in various water systems, the economic impacts of the Endangered Species Act, and household displacement patterns related to environmental quality disparities.
- Education:
- BA in Economics and Business, Kalamazoo College
- MA in Economics, Michigan State University
- PhD in Economics and Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, Michigan State University
Melstrom's research often involves collaborations with students and is grant-funded. He has published in journals like Ecological Economics and American Journal of Agricultural Economics. Professional affiliations include the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists and the Northeastern Agricultural and Resource Economics Association.
He teaches courses such as Food Systems Analysis, Ecological Economics, and Conservation Economics. Mentoring students is central to his academic practice, with many publications coauthored with advisees. His work bridges ecological and economic systems, emphasizing policy-relevant research and sustainability education.
