Randall Rosenberger

Rosenberger, Randall

Position Type:
Faculty
Job Title:
Professor of Applied Economics
Department:
Forest Ecosystems & Society
Phone Number:
(541) 737-4425
Email:
R.Rosenberger@oregonstate.edu
CV:
Rosenberger_CV_051625.pdf
Advising:  Graduate Major Advisor
Other Websites:
Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy
Health Benefits of Outdoor Recreation in Oregon
Recreation Use Values Database (being updated in 2023/24)
Meta-Analysis of Economics Research (MAER) Network
Education
B.A., Philosophy, 1988, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
M.A., Applied Ethics, 1992, Colorado State University
Ph.D., Agricultural and Resource Economics, 1996, Colorado State University
Research Areas
Sustainable Recreation and Tourism
Social Science, Policy and Natural Resources
Integrated Social and Ecological Systems
Research interests include: non-market valuation, meta-analysis, benefit transfer, recreation economics, environmental and resource economics
Bio
Dr. Rosenberger joined Oregon State University’s College of Forestry in 2003, and is a professor in Forest Ecosystems & Society. He has served the college and university as an associate dean for several years and as interim department head. His teaching program includes courses on economics as applied to recreation, tourism, sports, environmental and natural resources, econometrics, and decision making. His research programs centered on the use of meta-analysis in benefit transfers, nonmarket valuation, and health benefits estimation.
Selected Publications:

  1. Rackley, J., S. Rood, and R. Rosenberger. 2024. Innovative Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Awards. Washington, DC: National Governors Association. 84p.

  2. Rosenberger, R. 2024. Health Benefits Estimates for Oregonians from Their Outdoor Recreation Participation in Oregon. 2025-2029 Oregon Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Supporting Documentation. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University, Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society. 58p.

  3. Rosenberger, R. 2024. Total Net Economic Value from Residents’ Outdoor Recreation Participation in Oregon. 2025-2029 Oregon Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Supporting Documentation. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University, Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society. 60p.

  4. Rosenberger, R.S. and R. Brown. 2019. Health Benefits of Outdoor Recreation on OSU Research Forests. Western Forester 64(2):20-21.

  5. Rosenberger, R.S., and R.J. Johnston. 2024 update of: Rosenberger, R.S., and R.J. Johnston, 2013, Benefit transfer.  In J.F. Shogren (Editor-in-Chief), Encyclopedia of Energy, Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, volume 3. Amsterdam: Elsevier. Pp. 327-333.

  6. Stanley, T.D., Doucouliagos, H., Giles, M., Heckemeyer, J.H., Johnston, R.J., Laroche, P., Nelson, J.P., Paldam, M., Poot, J., Pugh, G., Rosenberger, R.S., and Rost, K. 2013. Meta-analysis of economics research reporting guidelines. Journal of Economic Surveys 27(2):390-394.

  7. Kline, J.D., R.S. Rosenberger and E.M. White. 2011. A national assessment of physical activity in US national forests. Journal of Forestry 109(6):343-351.

  8. Johnston, R.J. and R.S. Rosenberger. 2010. Methods, trends and controversies in contemporary benefit transfer. Journal of Economic Surveys 24(3):479-510.

  9. Rosenberger, R.S., T. Bergerson and J.D. Kline.  2009. Macro-linkages between health and outdoor recreation: The role of parks and recreation providers.  Journal of Parks and Recreation Administration 27(3):8-20.

  10. Rosenberger, R.S., E.M. White, J.D. Kline and C. Cvitanovich. 2017. Recreation Economic Values for Estimating Outdoor Recreation Economic Benefits From the National Forest System. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-957. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 33p.

  11. Johnston, R., J. Rolfe, R. Rosenberger and R. Brouwer (editors). 2015. Benefit Transfer of Environmental and Resource Values:  A Handbook for Researchers and Practitioners. Springer, Economics of Non-Market Goods and Resources series (series editor Ian Bateman). 606p.

  12. Rosenberger, R.S., and J.B. Loomis. 2017. Benefit transfer. In P.A. Champ, K.J. Boyle and T.C. Brown (eds.).  A Primer on Non-Market Valuation, 2nd Edition. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers.

  13. Rosenberger, R.S. and R.J. Johnston. 2009. Selection effects in meta-analysis and benefit transfer: Avoiding unintended consequences. Land Economics 85(3):410-428.

  14. Rosenberger, R.S. and T.D. Stanley. 2006. Measurement, generalization, and publication: Sources of error in benefit transfers and their management.  Ecological Economics 60:372-378.

  15. Rosenberger, R.S., Y. Sneh, T.T. Phipps and R. Gurvitch.  2005. A spatial analysis of linkages between health care, expenditures, physical inactivity, obesity and recreation supply.  Journal of Leisure Research 37(2):216-235.