Dr. Jeffrey Vincent

Biography

Jeffrey R. Vincent is the Korstian Distinguished Professor of Forest Economics Management at the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences and a Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy. He specializes in forestry policy issues in low- and middle-income countries, blending academic research, teaching, and administration. His expertise encompasses donor-funded policy-advising projects and capacity-building for mid-career training. Prior to joining Duke in 2007, Vincent held various positions at prominent institutions, including the University of California, San Diego, Harvard University, and Michigan State University. His current research delves into the economics of forest restoration, focusing particularly on Asian countries. Through his career, he has explored diverse topics such as the tropical timber trade, biodiversity conservation, and the economic dimensions of climate change impacts on agriculture. Vincent has been recognized with several awards, such as the McKinsey Award and the Cozzarelli Prize, for significant contributions to various scientific fields. He is also an influential co-editor for a Cambridge University Press journal, Environment and Development Economics.

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