Dr. Scott R. Steele
Associate Professor of Economics
Draper, Room 122 B
CPO 2065
Phone: 859-985-3652
Fax: 859-985-3906
E-Mail: scott_steele@berea.edu
Brief Bio
My educational background is in philosophy and environmental economics. After obtaining a B.A. and M.A. in philosophy and environmental ethics Dr Steele received an M.S. in agricultural economics from Texas A&M and a Ph.D. in agricultural and applied economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
I began my teaching career in the Department of Economics at the National University Ireland, Galway where I taught from 1997 to 2001. I joined Berea College in January 2002.
My research interests are varied with a primary focus on environmental and resource economics. Recently I have been pursing work on the application of organizational economics in the field agri-environmental economics. In the past I have pursued work in feminist economics, economic education, and have investigated gender-based differences in environmental attitudes and behavior.
Education
- B.A., Philosophy, Texas Christian University, 1990
- M.A., Philosophy, Texas A&M University, 1992
- M.S., Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University, 1993
- Ph.D., Agriculture and Applied Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1997.
Professional Experience
Teaching at Berea College
- ECO 102 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECO 341 Development Economics: Theory and Applications
- ECO 370 Environmental Issues in Public Policy
- ECO 470 Senior Economics Seminar
- GSTR 410 Senior Seminar in Contemporary Global Issues
