Department of Geography

231 Geography Building
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1117

Tel: 517-353-9739
Fax: 517-432-1671
E-mail: simmo108@msu.edu
Web: http://www.msu.edu/~simmo108/

Research Interests: Studying the interaction of economic development and environmental policy, with special attention given to social and environmental externalities, and the potential for sustainable development. The research is derived from a political economy perspective that considers the interaction of relationships across a multiplicity of scales, from local to global, and subsequent implications for local environments and social conditions. The research combines both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, utilizing data and insight gained from field investigation involving household surveys and key informant interviews focusing on Latin America, more specifically Brazil.

Research Web Site:
Direct Action Land Reform Project