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James Myers

Associate Provost for Int'l Edu and Global Programs

Office of International Education and Global Programs
Academic Affairs
james.myers@rit.edu
585-475-4772
Office Location
GVP-2065

James Myers

Associate Provost for Int'l Edu and Global Programs

Office of International Education and Global Programs
Academic Affairs
james.myers@rit.edu
585-475-4772
Areas of Expertise
International education
Natural resources in developing countries
infrastructure in developing countries
health in developing countries

Select Scholarship

Journal Paper
Myers, James, Brian Bowen, and Agon Nixha. "Kosova's Energy Efficiency and Fuel Supplies." International Journal of Energy Sector Management 5. 4 (2011): 545-563. Print.
Invited Keynote/Presentation
Myers, James. "Sante Nan Lakou: A Strategic Response to Cholera in Rural Haiti." National Haitian American Health Alliance (NAHA) Conference. National Haitian American Health Alliance. Karibe Hotel, Port au Prince, Haiti. 20 Oct. 2011. Conference Presentation.

Currently Teaching

ECON-421
Natural Resource Economics
3 Credits
This course develops an economic perspective on one of the most important and challenging issues facing global society: the allocation, use, and preservation of natural resources. The course presents and discusses the methodology economists use to inform natural resource managers and policy makers. Economic thought and analysis are used to evaluate a variety of issues in this area. The course concludes with a brief discussion of the interdisciplinary aspects of natural resource management.
ECON-422
Benefit-Cost Analysis
3 Credits
Benefit-Cost Analysis fosters better understanding of the efficiency consequences of governmental micro-economic actions, both regulatory and fiscal. The course explores the logic, value and limitations of benefit-cost analysis as a public policy tool commonly used, and misused, in comparing the relative merits of alternative government actions.
ESCB-840
Microeconomics & Pricing
2 Credits
This course introduces microeconomic concepts and how they can be employed to examine business decisions such as pricing under conditions of uncertainty. Models and applications are employed that describe the efficient allocation of resources within a firm. Topics include supply and demand, consumer behavior, production, cost and pricing.
SOIS-498
Independent Study
1 - 6 Credits
Independent study.

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