Anthony M. Rufolo, Ph.D
Professor of Urban Studies and Planning

B.S. 1970 (economics) Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Ph.D. 1975 (economics) University of California at Los Angeles.

Prior to joining the faculty at Portland State in 1980, he spent six years as an economist and senior economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. He has conducted research and published extensively in the areas of state and local finance, transportation, labor issues, and regional economics. Dr. Rufolo has practical experience with local economic development and finance issues in addition to his research and teaching experience. His experience with government forecasting and budgeting includes: (Oregon) Governor's Council of Economic Advisors 1983-1994, City of Beaverton Budget Committee 1990-1995 (chair 1992-1994), Advisory Committee on the Budget for Tri-Met (the Portland Area Transit Agency) 1991-1995 (chair 1994-95), and the Investment Advisory Committee for the city of Portland since 1992.

Professor Rufolo's contact information:
Office: Urban Center, room 370F
Phone: (503) 725.4049
E-mail: rufoloa@pdx.edu