Judith I. Stallmann

Title: Professor of agricultural economics and rural sociology

Background: Stallman specializes in the economics of small communities, including public finance and how the local economy functions. She has taught public finance at universities in Guatemala and Nicaragua and has served on boards of professional associations and editorial boards.

Education: PhD, agricultural economics, Michigan State University, 1986

Speaking Topic: Economic development and extension; how Missouri compares with other states on state and local taxes and expenditures; and general factors affecting job growth and loss in Missouri