Ellen Bruno

Ellen Bruno is an associate professor of Cooperative Extension in quantitative policy analysis. Her extension program focuses on policy issues relevant to California’s agriculture and natural resources. Her research considers the potential and effectiveness of water-related policies, which includes understanding how farmers respond to changes in water prices. Her work is motivated by climate change and the need for strategies that mitigate the economic costs of drought. As an extension economist, she works with state and local government agencies, as well as nonprofits and practitioners, to improve the management of California’s water supplies. She received her PhD and MS degrees in agricultural and resource economics from University of California, Davis and her BS degree (summa cum laude) in management science from University of California, San Diego.