| George M. Vredeveld, PhD |
| Alpaugh Professor and Director |
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George Vredeveld is the Alpaugh Professor of Economics and Director of the Economics Center for Education & Research since its founding in 1977. He is active in both the educational and research activities of the Center.
His recent research has focused on factors that affect regional economic development, including education and the quality of the labor market. He also has analyzed the effects of the economic changes in Central and Eastern Europe. He was a member of a task force commissioned by the Bulgarian government, working to develop an economic transformation program for that country.
Prof Vredeveld received his Ph.D. in Economics from Indiana University, his Master's Degree from Purdue University, and his baccalaureate from Calvin College.
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| Contact Information |
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| E-mail: |
george.vredeveld@uc.edu |
Phone: |
(513) 556-2950 |
| Office/Address: |
Pavilion for Economics Education & Research (PEER) 90 West Daniels PO Box 210223 Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0223 |
Fax: |
(513) 556-2953 |
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| Affiliations |
- Society of Economic Educators, Charter Member
- Economists Advisory Board, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
- Trustee, National Council on Economic Education
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| Honors & Achievements |
- In 2007, the Economics Center was recognized by the National Council on Economic Education as the top center of 250 such centers in the United States.
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| Education |
- PhD Indiana University
- AB Calvin College
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