From the (forthcoming?) press release:
Manipulating
Public Opinion with Economic Impact Studies: Marcellus Shale, Parks and
Recreation Areas – Feb. 20
Matthew Rousu,
associate professor of economics, will discuss potential pitfalls of economic
impact studies when presenting the annual John C. Horn Lecture on Feb. 20 at
4:15 p.m. in Isaacs Auditorium. The presentation will explore
how economic impact studies can be both a valuable and a misused tool. “This
is particularly relevant for Pennsylvanians, as there have been a number of
recently released economic impact studies about drilling for Marcellus Shale,”
Rousu said.
Rousu is the 2012 recipient of the John C. Horn
Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes outstanding faculty scholarship
and service. The award was established in 1979 by the university's Board of
Trustees to honor the late John C. Horn, who served as its chair from 1962 to
1978. Rousu was presented the award, which is determined by open nominations by
the faculty, during Commencement last May. “There are many great researchers
here at Susquehanna University, so to be recognized with the Horn lectureship
award is a tremendous honor,” he said.
Rousu’s
research methodology expertise is experimental auctions, which he uses to study
issues in agricultural economics, environmental economics and public health.
His research has been published in numerous journals, book chapters and
technical reports. He has been recognized with awards from professional
organizations, serves as a regular contributor at professional conferences and
has received significant external funding to support his work.
Rousu has
researched Marcellus Shale, as well as other issues related to economic impact
studies, for the past year. Six months ago, he launched the website
economicimpactreview.com to review economic impact studies and to reduce
confusion and bias among the studies of the state’s Marcellus Shale reserves.
Rousu earned
his doctorate from Iowa State University and joined the Susquehanna University
faculty in 2004. He also serves as a member of Susquehanna’s Board of Trustees.
The lecture is
free and open to the public. Students, as well as faculty and staff, are
encouraged to attend.
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