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Ronald M. Whitfield


Whitfield, Ronald M.
Executive Professor of Finance and Insurance


Ronald M. Whitfield
419 Hayden Hall
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts  02115-5000

617-373-2741
r.whitfield@neu.edu

Education

PhD in Business and Applied Economics, University of Pennsylvania
BA in Economics, Tulane University, Louisiana

Selected Publications

Whitfield, R and F. Brown (2011), Societal and Macroeconomic Assessment of Alternative Technologies for Disinfecting Drinking Water, American Chemistry Council and American Water Works Association.

Whitfield, R. (2010). Under Pressure. ICIS Chemical Business, 277(5), 27-29.

Whitfield, R. (2010). The Atlas of Industry: Chlorine's Role in Modern Life (6th ed., vol. 6, pp. 4). American Chemistry.

Whitfield, R. (2009). The Pharmaceutical Workhorse. ICIS Chemical Business, 276(13), 26-27.

Whitfield, R. (2009). Water Treatment Chlorine: The Bottom Line. ICIS Chemical Business, 276(3), 32-33.

Whitfield, R. (2009). The Benefits of Polyvinyl Chloride in the United States and Canada (pp. 22). American Chemistry Council & The Vinyl Institute.

Whitfield, R. (2009). The Benefits of Chlorine Chemistry in Water Treatment (pp. 13). American Chemistry Council.

Whitfield, R. (2009). The Economic Benefits of Bisphenol A to the United States and Canadian Economies (pp. 31). American Chemistry Council.

Whitfield, R. (2008). Economic Contributions of Chlorine Chemistry at the State Level (pp. 126). American Chemistry Council.

Whitfield, R. (2008). The Benefits of Chlorine Chemistry in Bleaches and Disinfectants (pp. 10). American Chemistry Council.

Expertise

Dr. Whitfield is an economist and business consultant with expertise in sustainability, strategic planning, international trade, and market/technology assessments.

Selected Presentations

Whitfield, R. (Presenter & Author), Chlorine and Ammonia Supply Chain Workshop, "Review and Critique of the National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center Models," Sandia National Labs and Dept of Homeland Security, Albuquerque, NM. (June 18, 2009).

Whitfield, R. (Presenter & Author), Seminar, "Economic Benefits Analysis: A Powerful Methodology for Advocacy," American Chemistry Council, Washington, DC. (March 2008).

Whitfield, R. (Presenter & Author), Press Conference, "Socio-Economic Benefits of Formaldehyde to the EU and Norway," FormaCare, Brookland Museum Trust, Weybridge (UK). (January 2008).

Industry and Academic Experience

Dr. Whitfield’s more than 20 years business experience spans the chemical and plastics, energy, pharmaceutical, and automotive industries. He has held senior management positions at several companies, including Data Resources, Inc. and Charles River Associates. His recent consulting clients include General Electric, Honeywell, Cabot, Eastman Chemical, Panama Canal Authority, and several leading law firms.

Mailing Address

Ronald M. Whitfield
419 Hayden Hall
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts  02115-5000