Association for University
Business and Economic Research

A national association of regional
economic research centers

West Virginia University (RRI)

REGIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

West Virginia University
886 Chestnut Ridge Road
5th Floor | Rm 501
PO Box 6825
Morgantown, WV 26506

Member since July 2024

ABOUT

Founded in 1965, the Regional Research Institute (RRI) is an internationally recognized leader in regional science research and teaching. RRI conducts pioneering research on methods for analyzing regions with its multidisciplinary approach to studying regional development, while providing learning opportunities and research support for faculty members and students at West Virginia University. The RRI continues to evolve by integrating new econometric methods from spatial analysis and data science. Our research focuses on theories and history of regional development, methods for studying regions, and policies for stimulating their development.

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EMPLOYEES

  • Heather Stephens, Director
    heather.stephens@mail.wvu.edu
  • Xiaoyin Li, Post Doctoral Fellow
  • Daniel Centuriao, Graduate Research Asst.
  • Stacia Harper, Graduate Research Asst.
  • David Nason, Graduate Research Asst.
  • Caroline Welter, Graduate Research Asst.

ACTIVITIES

PUBLICATIONS

Regional Research Institute

Morgantown