Avian influenza experts
The Purdue University experts listed below can address many topics related to avian influenza.
Economics
George Horwich
Professor emeritus of economics
Horwich has studied 1995 Kobe earthquake and the economic effects of recovering from disasters. This work has been cited in major publications following 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. And while a bird flu pandemic would potentially devastate population, not property, he describes the economic effects as "pretty devastating."
CONTACT: (765) 494-4443, ghorwich@purdue.edu