Brian Vander Naald, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Economics and Research Coordinator

Dr. Vander Naald received a B.A. in Mathematics from Miami University (Ohio), an M.A. in Economics from the University of Montana, and a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Oregon. Prior to his current position in the Zimpleman College of Business at Drake University, he was faculty at the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau, Alaska.

Brian's research primarily uses stated preference non-market valuation techniques to estimate values for understudied natural resources, such as glaciers (Alaska), endangered birds (Hawai`i), and sea otters (Alaska). His work has been published in Journal of Choice Modelling, Ecosystem Services, and Tourism Management, among others.  

• CV - Vander Naald, Brian

Contact Information

Email: brian.vandernaald@drake.edu
Phone: 515-271-2239
Address: 2847 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
Office: Aliber Hall 336

Education

• Ph.D., Economics, University of Oregon
• M.A., Economics, University of Montana
• B.A., Mathematics, Miami University (Ohio)

Areas of Expertise

• Public economics
• Environmental economics