Matt Chang
Assistant Professor

Personal Information

Matt Chang, who grew up in Taipei, Taiwan, received his B.A. in Co-Op Economics from Tamkang University.  After receiving his B.A., he went on to receive his MS and Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.  While attending the University of Utah, Chang focused his studies on natural resources and environmental economics, with acute concentration on the fishery in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean.  In the fall of 2007 Chang joined the College of Agriculture as an assistant professor in agri-business.

Courses Taught

• ABUS 321 – Agribusiness Management
• ABUS 415 – Agricultural Price Analysis
• ABUS 451 – Agricultural Policy

Research and Professional Interests

Chang’s main area of research interest is in the field of natural resources and environmental economics.  He is currently working with Dr. Mitchell Johns to develop a scenario model study on waste water and soil management in the cannery industry.  Other interests include labor issues, immigrant workers, and the job-locked effort in the United States agriculture industry.