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Brandt to Discuss Traffic, Pollution and Smart Growth in Faculty Colloquium

On Feb. 4, Sylvia Brandt will discuss her recent work in a talk titled “The Costs of Traffic-Related Pollution in Los Angeles: Implications for Smart Growth.”

Brandt is an associate professor of resource economics and public policy. Her research focuses on two areas where traditional economic theories have failed to solve difficult problems in the allocation of public goods: fisheries management and chronic illness. Brandt also considers how policymakers can increase public welfare by increasing economic efficiency, policy effectiveness, or distributive fairness.

This lecture is part of CPPA’s spring 2013 Faculty Colloquium series, which consists of informal talks, often about works-in-progress, with presenters providing a significant amount of time for audience discussion and feedback. All talks will be in Thompson 620, from noon to 1 p.m. They are open to the public and brown bag lunches are welcome.