August 12, 2024 In a piece about his recently published paper in the American Economic Review for Salon.com, Prof. Eyal Frank commented: Our study provides strong evidence that the anecdotal reports of a public health crisis following the collapse of vultures were capturing a true signal: human health deteriorated following the collapse of the vultures, Frank said. Read the full piece here: https://www.salon.com/2024/08/12/some-may-despise-scavengers-like-vultures-but-wed-sorely-miss-them-if-they-were-gone/ Faculty Spotlight Eyal Frank Assistant Professor Eyal Frank is an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. As an environmental economist, he works at the intersection of ecology and economics. His work addresses three broad questions: (i) how do natural inputs, namely animals, contribute to different product... Upcoming Events More events Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., January 07, 2026 | 12:00 PM Credential Program Faculty Spotlight: Sample Class with Thomas Coleman Thu., January 08, 2026 | 8:00 PM Data and Policy Summer Scholar Program (DPSS): Academic vs. Professional Track Insights Wed., January 14, 2026 | 12:00 PM