Dave Calkin
A scientist who studies the economics of forest lands. Economics is the study of the way goods, services, and wealth are measured, produced, distributed, and used.
Rocky Mountain Research Station
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My favorite science experience is working with forest fire managers to apply economic concepts. Applying these concepts helps us understand how best to balance taxpayers’ costs of managing wildfires against the changes to natural resources that come from wildlfires.
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