James Griffin
Professor, Director of the Economics of Public Policy Program, and Bob Bullock Chair in Public Policy and Finance
Dr. James Griffin (or Dr. G as his students know him) holds the Bob Bullock Chair in Public Policy and Finance and is Director of the Bush School's Program in the Economics of Public Policy. Previously, he was the Cullen Professor of Economics before moving to the Bush School in 2001. Dr. Griffin is a fourth generation Texan and enjoys ranching on his spare time. He holds a BA in mathematics and economics from Southern Methodist University ('66) and a PhD in economics from the University of Pennsylvania ('70). He is a Humboldt Fellow, a member of Who's Who in Economics, and serves on the editorial board of three economics journals. His research has resulted in five books and over 50 refereed journal articles. His research interests span a variety of public policy areas ranging from energy policy to the effects of technological change on various industries. He has maintained a long-standing interest in energy policy, having co-authored the leading textbook in the field. Currently, he is completing a book on energy policy and oil security to be published by the American Enterprise Institute. Through his affiliation with LECG, he has had considerable experience as a consultant on antitrust and regulatory matters.
Book Information
A Smart Energy Policy: An Economist's Rx for
Balancing Cheap, Clean, and Secure Energy
