Vinod Agarwal

Vinod Agarwal is a Professor at Old Dominion University, affiliated with the Strome College of Business and the Department of Economics. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara (1977) and an M.A. in Economics from the University of Delhi (1970).

Research Interests: His work focuses on regional economic impact analysis, tourism economics, housing market forecasting, and labor market dynamics. He has led numerous state and local grants evaluating economic impacts of infrastructure, tourism, and education initiatives, often collaborating with Robert McNab and others.

Scientific Awards: Agarwal has been consistently recognized in Hampton Roads, including

• Dynamic Duos (2024, CoVABIZ)
• Power List/Emeritus (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)
• Top 100/75 People in Hampton Roads (2019–2016)

Advising & Grants: He has secured over $200,000 in grants since 2020, including projects on

• Flooding economic impact
• Aerospace industry at Wallops Island
• Virginia’s data centers sector
• Tourism advertising effectiveness

Labs & Teams: Agarwal contributes to Old Dominion University’s economic forecasting initiatives and collaborates with the Center for Economic Analysis and Policy.