Background

Nelson, Jon Paul was born on August 9, 1941 in Hinsdale, Illinois, United States. Son of Everett W. and Helen M. (Halvorson) Nelson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1964. Master of Science, University Wisconsin, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1970.

Career

Research assistant State of Wisconsin, Madison, 1964-1967. Research fellow University Wisconsin, 1967-1969. Professor economics Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1969—2004, professor emeritus, since 2004.

Consultant Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Harrisburg, since 1980.

Achievements

• Jon Paul Nelson has been listed as a noteworthy economics professor by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Economic analysis of transportation noise abatement

Membership

Member American Economic Association, Industrial Organization Society, Association Resource and Environmental Economists, American Canoe Association, Pennsylvania State Outing.

Connections

Married Naomi Higa, January 21, 1967. Children: Bradley R., Steven E.

Father:

Everett W. Nelson

Mother:

Helen M. (Halvorson) Nelson

Spouse:

Naomi Higa

child:

Steven E. Nelson

child:

Bradley R. Nelson