Dr. Eric Jamelske
Contact Information
105 Garfield Ave
P.O. Box 4004
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
Biography
Dr. Eric Jamelske received his bachelor’s degree in economics and mathematics from Sonoma State University and his master’s and doctorate degrees in economics from the University of California, Davis. He joined the Economics Department at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire as an Assistant Professor in 2002 and is now a full Professor. On a more personal note, Dr. Jamelske has been married for 37 years and has two daughters, two grandsons and also enjoys music and being outdoors and watching/playing a variety of sports including basketball and golf. Lastly, Dr. Jamelske will be retiring at the end of the 2024-25 academic year after 23 years to move west and be with family.
Education
- Ph.D. Economics, University of California, Davis
- M.A. Economics, University of California, Davis
- B.A., Economics, Sonoma State Univeristy
Teaching and Research Interests
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Environmental Economics
- Health Economics
Dr. Jamelske’s current research work is focused on two very important public policy issues. First, he is investigating issues related to health and nutrition including children’s fruit and vegetable consumption and low-income household food purchasing patterns in the context of hunger safety net programs. Second, he is exploring a variety of international views regarding climate change with a particular interest in comparisons between Chinese and American citizens. All of Dr. Jamelske’s current research actively involves the participation and engagement of multiple student research assistants and community/university/international partners. His past research work included welfare reform issues, recycling policies, higher education retention, public opinion on health care reform, local food purchasing as well as a variety of research related to the local/regional Eau Claire/West-Central WI economy. Dr. Jamelske’s research has been published in a variety of journals including The Journal of Child Nutrition and Management, The Wisconsin Medical Journal, The Journal of Environmental Studies and Science, Climatic Change, Environmental Economics & Policy Studies, Climate Policy and more. Lastly, Dr. Jamelske has given many presentations/lectures on his research in the US as well as in China and Vietnam and has also taught several economics courses in China.