معرفی
Richard E. Romano is the Gerald L. Gunter Professor of Economics at the University of Florida's Warrington College of Business, Department of Economics, where he has served as faculty since 1982. His expertise centers on education policy and local public goods provision, with significant contributions to understanding peer effects and demographic sorting in educational settings.
Education
- B.A. in Economics, University of Pittsburgh, 1977
- Ph.D. in Economics, University of Pittsburgh, 1982
Research Interests
Romano's work spans Education Policy, Public Economics, and Microeconomic Theory, focusing on equilibrium analysis of charter school practices, market power dynamics in higher education, and price discrimination mechanisms. His research integrates demographic sorting models with policy evaluation frameworks to assess educational equity.
Editorial Roles
- Associate Editor, Journal of Public Economics
- Editorial Board, Journal of Urban Economics
- Editorial Board, Education Finance and Policy
Grants
As co-principal investigator on six National Science Foundation grants, Romano has secured substantial funding for empirical studies on education markets and public finance, supporting collaborative research across multiple institutions.
Personal
Married with three children, Romano maintains active interests in tennis and bicycling as recreational pursuits.
