James Sears

Dr. James Sears is an accomplished Assistant Professor specializing in environmental and consumer behavioral economics at Michigan State University. With a keen research focus on consumer responses to environmental, social, and cultural shocks, Dr. Sears is dedicated to designing more efficient and equitable policies in this field. He is actively shaping the next generation of economists through his teaching, which centers on data analytics and emerging empirical methods at both graduate and undergraduate levels.

Dr. Sears received his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental and Resource Economics with a specialization in Applied Microeconometrics from the prestigious University of California, Berkeley. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Managerial Economics at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Sears also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Applied Economics obtained from Montana State University-Bozeman. His diverse educational background equips him with a well-rounded understanding of economic principles and their practical applications.

Through his role at Michigan State University, Dr. Sears actively engages in academic research, contributing valuable insights to the intersections of economics, behavior, and sustainable practices. His work not only expands the academic discourse on consumer behavior but also informs policy development for a more sustainable and inclusive future. Dr. Sears emerges as a thought leader in his field, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world solutions.