Dr. David Katz

Senior Lecturer, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Haifa

Adjunct Lecturer, School of Management, University of Haifa

Research Interests

David specializes in environmental and resource policy and economics, with an emphasis on water resource management. Recent research has covered:

• the relationship between economic growth and resource consumption
• economic valuation of natural resources
• incentives for conservation, and
• policy and politics of transboundary waters

In addition, David has also conducted research on issues such as international trade and the environment, green building, and transportation policy.

Education

Ph.D. Natural Resource Policy, School of Natural Resources & Environment, University of Michigan, 2008

M.A. Applied Economics, University of Michigan, 2003

M.A. International Studies, University of Washington, 1994

B.A. Philosophy & Political Science, University of Illinois, 1991

Recent Courses Taught:

• Economic Geography (Undergraduate)
• Political Geography (Undergraduate)
• Stream Restoration Policy (Undergraduate)
• Transboundary Environmental Issues (Undergraduate)
• Economics of Water Resources (Graduate)
• Environmental and Resource Economics (MBA program, School of Management)
• Research Methods (Graduate)
• Water Policy & Management (Graduate)
• Water Resources in Israel (Graduate)

Academic Positions Held:

• Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Geography and Environmental Studies, & Adjunct Lecturer, School of Management, University of Haifa. 2017-Present
• Lecturer, Dept. of Geography and Environmental Studies, & Adjunct Lecturer, School of Management, University of Haifa. 2011 – 2017
• Adjunct Lecturer, Recanati School of Management and Porter School for Environmental Studies, Tel Aviv University. 2005 – 2012
• Professional Director, Akirov Institute for Business and Environment, Tel Aviv University. 2010 – 2011
• Post-Doctoral Fellow, Recanati School of Management and Porter School for Environmental Studies, Tel Aviv University. 2008 – 2010
• Lecturer, Ruppin Academic Center, Israel. 2008
• Visiting Lecturer, Program in the Environment & Economics Dept., University of Michigan. 2006

Publications:

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