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J. WALTER MILON -- VITA
(August 2015)
PRESENT POSITION: Distinguished Research Professor and Interim Chair
ADDRESS: Department of Economics
College of Business Administration
P.O. Box 161400
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida 32816-1400
Telephone: (407) 823-1881
FAX: (407) 823-3269
email:
PERSONAL: Born August 1, 1951, Miami, FL
Married, 3 children
EDUCATION AND DEGREES:
Ph.D. - Economics, Florida State University, 1978.
University of Virginia, 1976.
M.S. - Economics, Florida State University, 1976.
London School of Economics, 1975.
B.S. - Finance, Florida State University, 1973.
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, Marine Resources, Applied Microeconomics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Interim Chair, Economics Department, University of Central Florida, July 2015 to present
Distinguished Research Professor, Economics Department, University of Central Florida, 2000 to present
Chair, Economics Department, University of Central Florida, December 2005 to August, 2011
Professor, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, 1989 - 2000.
Assistant Director, Center for Natural Resources, University of Florida, 1997 - 1999.
Associate Professor, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, 1983-1989.
Visiting Senior Economist, Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., 1984-1985.
Assistant Professor, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, 1978-1983.
Tax Analyst, Florida House of Representatives, Committee on Finance and Taxation, 1977-1978.
Research Associate, Center for Economic Education, Florida State University, 1977.
Teaching Assistant, Economics Department, University of Virginia, 1976.
Assistant Director, Florida State University London Study Center, London, England, 1975.
Assistant Controller, Chase Manhattan Realty Capital Corporation, Miami, Florida, 1974.
Assistant Controller, Sylvania Electronics Corporation, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1973-1974.
Financial Analyst, General Telephone and Electronics of Florida, Tampa, Florida, 1973.
UNIVERSITY CONTRACTS AND GRANTS:
“Socio-Economic Evaluation of Hurricane Evacuation Response.” Florida Hurricane Research Alliance, International Hurricane Research Center, Florida International University, Principal Investigator, 2006-2009.
“A Consistent Framework for Valuation of Wetland Ecosystem Services Using Discrete Choice Methods.” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Co-Principal Investigator, 2004-2008.
“Multiattribute Survey Development and Analysis for Marine Protected Areas in the U.S. Caribbean.” National Marine Fisheries Service, Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Principal Investigator, 2003-2005.
“Economic Valuation of Water Storage in South Florida.” Funded by Department of Environmental Protection, State of Florida and the South Florida Water Management District. Co-Principal Investigator, 2002-2003.
"Development of an Economic Impact Assessment Methodology for Occurrence of Red Tide." Funded by Department of Environmental Protection, State of Florida. Co-Principal Investigator, 1999-2000.
"Biological and Economic Modeling and Assessment of Limited Entry in Multi-Species Fisheries in South Florida." Funded by U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Sea Grant. Principal Investigator, 1998-2000.
"Florida Legislative and Administrative Environmental Policy Analysis." Funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration through the Mississippi Research Consortium, Mississippi State University. Principal Investigator, 1998.
"Structure and Competitiveness of Florida's Tropical Ornamental Marine Species Industry." Funded by U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Sea Grant. Co-Principal Investigator, 1998-1999.
"Operations and Economics of the Charter and Party Boat Fleets of the Eastern Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Coasts." Funded by U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Co-Principal Investigator with Professor Steven Holland, University of Florida, 1998-1999.
"Public Preferences and Economic Valuation for Alternative Ecological Endpoints from Restoration of South Florida Coastal Ecosystems." Funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Principal Investigator, 1996-1999.
"A Bioeconomic Analysis of Florida's Spiny Lobster Trap Certificate Program." Funded by U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Sea Grant. Co-Principal Investigator with Professor Nelson Ehrhardt, University of Miami, 1996-1998.
"Human-Environment Linkages in the South Florida Coastal Ecosystem: Effects of Natural and Anthropogenic Stressors." Funded by Coastal Ocean Program, U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Co-Principal Investigator with Professor Mark Harwell and others, University of Miami, 1995-1997.
"Ecological and Socio-Economic Impacts of Alternative Access Management Strategies in Marine Protected Areas." Funded by U.S. Man and the Biosphere Program, U.S. Department of State. Co-Principal Investigator with Professor Daniel Suman, University of Miami and Dr. Michael Crosby, U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1995-1998.
"Estimating Non-Use Values for Marine Ecosystems and Endangered Species." Funded by U.S. Department of Commerce. Principal Investigator; 1993-1996.
"Regional Analysis of Marine Recreational Fishing Participation." Funded by Florida Department of Natural Resources. Co-Principal Investigator; May 1991-June 1992.
"The Effect of Catch Regulations on Anglers' Species Preferences in Florida Bay." Funded by Department of Natural Resources, State of Florida. Co-Principal Investigator; May 1991-June 1992.
"Recreational Values of Near-Shore Species in Different Regions of Florida." Funded by Marine Fisheries Commission, State of Florida. Co-Principal Investigator; September 1991-December 1992.
"Socio-Economic Monitoring of Artificial Reefs." Funded by Department of Natural Resources, State of Florida. Co-Principal Investigator; August 1991-September 1992.
"Consumer Preferences and the Economic Consequences of Safety Programs for Shellfish Products." Funded by U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Sea Grant. Co-Principal Investigator; April 1989 - March 1991.
"The Structure and Economics of the Charter and Party Boat Fishing Fleet of the Gulf Coast of Florida." Funded by U.S. Department of Commerce, National Marine Fisheries Service. Co-Principal Investigator (with Stephen Holland, Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism, UF); October 1987 - October 1988.
"Economic Benefits of Aquatic Plant Management." Funded by Lake County Water Authority. Principal Investigator; April 1987 - December 1988.
"Estimating Recreational Angler Participation and Economic Impact in the Gulf of Mexico Mackerel Fishery." Funded by U.S. Department of Commerce, National Marine Fisheries Service. Principal Investigator; October 1986 - October 1987.
"Economic Benefits of Aquatic Weed Control in Fresh Water Lakes." Funded by Center for Aquatic Weeds, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Principal Investigator; September 1983 - June 1986.
"User Benefits and Economic Impacts of Artificial Reefs in Florida." Funded by U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Sea Grant. Principal Investigator; January 1984 - June 1986.
"Economic Analysis of Florida's Marine Recreation Industry." Funded by U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Sea Grant. Principal Investigator; January 1981 - December 1982.
"Economic Analysis for Coastal Zone Projects." Funded by U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Sea Grant. Principal Investigator; January 1980 - December 1981.
"Process Modeling of Alternative Ethanol Production Technologies." Funded by U.S. Department of Energy. Associate Investigator, 1980 - 1982.
"Feasibility Study of Ethanol Production from Sugarcane." Funded by Hatton Brothers, Inc. (private firm). Associate Investigator, 1980 - 1981.
CONSULTING:
“Independent External Peer Review Panel, Cano Martin Pena Ecosystem Restoration Project, San Juan, Puerto Rico.” Battelle Memorial Institute for the Corporacion del Proyecto ENLACE del Cano Martin Pena, 2014.
“Independent External Peer Review Panel, Hunting Bayou Flood Risk Management Study.” Battelle Memorial Institute for the Harris County, Texas Flood Control District, 2013.
“Independent External Peer Review Panel, Intake Diversion Dam Modification Lower Yellowstone Project, Montana, Supplement to the Environmental Assessment.” Battelle Memorial Institute for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 2013.
“Independent External Peer Review Panel, Walton County, Florida Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project Draft Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment.” Battelle Memorial Institute for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Flood Risk Management Planning Center of Expertise, 2012.
“Independent External Peer Review Panel, White Oak Bayou Federal Flood Damage Reduction Plan.” Battelle Memorial Institute for the Harris County, Texas Flood Control District, 2011.
“Independent External Peer Review Panel, Louisiana Coastal Area Atchafalaya River/Northern Terrebonne Marshes, Integrated Feasibility Study and Environmental Impact Statement.” Battelle Memorial Institute for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 2010.
“Independent External Peer Review Panel, C-111 Spreader Canal Project Implementation Report.” Battelle Memorial Institute for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 2009.
“Environmental Decision-Making Under Uncertainty.” National Science Foundation, Site Visit Team Member, 2004.
“Biscayne Bay Economic Study.” Consultant to Hazen and Sawyer for the South Florida Water Management District, 2003-2005.
“A Comparative Analysis of Alternative Rationalization Models for the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands (BSAI) Crab Fisheries.” North Pacific Fisheries Management Council, 2001-2002.
"Economic Assessment of Reducing Hypoxia in the Northern Gulf of Mexico." U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Coastal Ocean Program and U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1997-1999.
"Economic Impact of Fishing and Diving Associated with Offshore Oil and Gas Structures in the Gulf of Mexico." Consultant to QuanTech, Inc. for the U.S. Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 1997-1999.
"Monetary Measurement of Environmental Goods and Services: Framework and Summary of Techniques for Corps Planners." Expert Reviewer for Apogee Research, Inc. Contract with the Institute for Water Resources, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alexandria, VA, 1996.
"Natural Resource Damage Assessment for the Grounding of the USS Memphis." McIntosh Marine, Inc. for the U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, 1996.
"Natural Resource Valuation of the Indian River Lagoon." Funded by Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program and the St. Johns River Water Management District. Consultant to Resource Economics Consultants, Inc. and Apogee Research, Inc., 1994-1995.
"Options for an Individual Transferable Quota System in the South Atlantic Mackerel Fishery." National Marine Fisheries Service. 1991.
"Developing New Methods to Improve Economic Analysis of Fisheries Management." A.T. Kearney, Inc. for the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service, 1991.
"Natural Resource Damage Assessment for the Grounding of the M/V Elpis." McIntosh Marine, Inc. for Fowler, White, et al., Miami, FL, 1991.
"Hedonic Price Assessment of Property Value Damages from Hazardous Waste Landfills." Genereux Research Consultants, St. Paul, MN, 1987 - 1989.
"Economic Feasibility of Ethanol Production from Sugarcane in Uruguay." U.S. Agency for International Development, 1980.
ORGANIZATIONS:
American Economics Association
Association of Environmental and Resource Economists
American Agricultural Economics Association
Southern Economics Association
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Member, Committee on Water Resources Science, Engineering and Policy, National Research Council, National Academies of Science, 2010 – 2014.
Co-Chair, Ad Hoc Science and Statistical Committee for Marine Reserves, Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council, 1998-99.
Associate Editor, Marine Resource Economics, 1993-1997, 2002-2005
Chair, Socioeconomic Assessment Panel, Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council, 1997-1998
Consultant, Science Advisory Board, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1997-1998.
Chair, Resources Policy Consortium, 1992-94
Member, Technical Advisory Committee, Governor's Commission for a Sustainable South Florida, 1995-1999
Reviewer, Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, Land Economics, Southern Economic Journal, Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, North American Journal of Fisheries Management, Marine Fisheries Review, American Journal of Agricultural Economics.
Reviewer, U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
HONORS AND AWARDS:
Gamma Sigma Delta, University of Florida
Faculty Superior Achievement Award, University of Florida, 1996
Omicron Delta Epsilon, Florida State University
Phi Kappa Phi, Florida State University
Dupont Fellowship, University of Virginia
TEACHING:
Graduate Level
Natural Resource and Environmental Economics – Introduction to theory and methodology of natural resource and environmental economics; topics include renewable and nonrenewable resources, environmental regulation, nonmarket goods valuation, and the environment in national income accounting.
Managerial Economics – MBA course on price and output under different market structures; industrial organization and conduct/performance; strategic behavior; government policy and global markets.
Benefit-Cost and Social Impact Analysis – Introduction to theory and application of benefit-cost and social impact analysis; case studies consider industrial, environmental, and international development problems.
Undergraduate Level
Managerial Economics – Managerial decisions on price and output under different market structures; strategic behavior; government policy and global markets.
Money and Banking – The role of money and the financial system in the economy. Functions of the Federal Reserve Board, the European Central Bank and other central banks in determining monetary policy and the relationship to the level of economic activity are evaluated. The impacts of the financial crisis of 2007 – 09 on financial markets are also discussed.
Advanced Natural Resource and Environmental Economics – In-depth analysis and evaluation of economic analysis applied to nonrenewable and renewable resource use and environmental systems management.
UNIVERSITY SERVICE:
University of Central Florida.
University Graduate Council, 2008-2009.
University Research Committee, 2004-2005.
College of Business Administration Promotion and Tenure Committee, 2003-2005.
College of Business Administration Research Committee, 2000 – 2002.
University of Florida
Natural Resources and Environment College Advisory Committee, 1997-1999.
Libraries Committee, 1991-1993
Faculty Senate, 1993-1994
Constitution Committee, 1993-1995
PUBLICATIONS:
Books
J.Walter Milon and Jason F. Shogren, editors. Integrating Economic and Ecological Indicators. Greenwich: Praeger Publishers, 1995.
Chapters in Books
Walsh, Patrick, J. Walter Milon, and David Scrogin. “The Property-Price Effects of Abating Nutrient Pollutants in Urban Housing Markets.” In Economic Incentives for Stormwater Control, Hale W. Thurston, ed., Taylor & Francis, Boca Raton, FL., 2012, pp. 127-145.
Milon, J. Walter. “Land Use Change and Ecosystems: Anticipating the Consequences of Private and Public Decisions in the South Florida Landscape.” In Economics of Rural Land Use Change, Kathleen Bell, Kevin Boyle and Jonathan Rubin, eds., Ashgate Publishers, 2006, pp. 163-181.
Milon, J. Walter and David Scrogin. “Heterogeneous Preferences and Complex Environmental Goods: The Case of Ecosystem Restoration.” In Recent Advances in Environmental Economics, John List and Aart de Zeeuw, eds. Edward Elgar, 2002, pp. 286-308.
Thunberg, Eric M. and J. Walter Milon. “Forecasting Recreational Fishing Participation.” In Evaluating Recreational Fisheries, Charles Hollingsworth and Anthony Pitcher, eds. Oxford: Blackwell Science Ltd., 2002, pp. 63-73.
Milon, J. Walter, S. Holland, and D. Whitmarsh. "Social and Economic Evaluation Methods." In Evaluating Artificial Reefs and Related Aquatic Habitat, edited by W. Seaman. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 2000, pp. 165-194.
Lee, D.J. and J. Walter Milon. "Flexible Incentives and Water Quality Control Technologies for the Everglades Agricultural Area." In Flexible Incentives for the Adoption of Environmental Technologies in Agriculture, edited by F. Casey, A. Schmitz, S. Swinton, and D. Zilberman. Norwell, MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1999, pp. 211-227.
Milon, J. Walter, Clyde F. Kiker, and Donna J. Lee. "Ecosystems and Social Conflict: Lessons from the Florida Everglades." In Conflict and Cooperation on Trans-Boundary Water Resources, edited by Richard E. Just and Sinaia Netanyahu. Boston: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1998, pp. 231-247.
Milon, J. Walter. "Sustainability Concepts and Total Economic Valuation". In Sustainable Development: Concepts, Rationalities and Strategies, edited by S. Faucheux, M. O'Connor and J. van der Straaten, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1998, pp. 157-167.
Milon, J. Walter. "Natural Resources and the Environment." In The Economy of Florida, edited by J.F. Scoggins and A.C. Pierce, pp. 157-169, Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida, 1995.
Milon, J. Walter. "Environmental and Natural Resources in National Economic Accounts". In Integrating Economic and Ecological Analysis, edited by J. Walter Milon and Jason F. Shogren, Praeger Publishers, 1995, pp. 131-140.
Lin, J. and J.W. Milon. "Contingent Valuation of Health Risk Reduction for Shellfish Products." in Valuing Food Safety and Nutrition, edited by J.A. Caswell, Westview Press, 1995, pp. 83 - 114.
Milon, J. Walter. "Social and Economic Evaluation of Artificial Aquatic Habitat." In Artificial Habitats for Marine and Freshwater Fisheries, edited by W. Seaman and L. Sprague, Academic Press, 1991, pp. 237 - 270.
Milon, J. Walter. "The Science and Art of Efficiency Analysis: The Role of Other Performance Criteria". In Economic Efficiency in Agricultural and Food Marketing, edited by R.L. Kilmer and W.J. Armbruster, Iowa State University Press, 1987, pp. 67 - 87.