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Brian J Cornish, PhD

Brian Cornish is an economist in the Social and Economic Analysis Branch at the Fort Collins Science Center. His primary work includes contributing to the Post-Fire Hazards Impacts to Resources and Ecosystems (PHIRE) Social Sciences Team, focusing on research related to the socio-economic impacts of natural hazards as well as research on wildfire risk assessment.

Brian's work in applied economics spans a broad range of topics critical to the USGS mission. His current research focuses on understanding the human dimensions of natural resource management and the socio-economic effects of wildfires on communities. Brian's work emphasizes analyzing the economic and social impacts of natural hazards, in order to provide valuable insights for actionable decision making.

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