Eric Morris' CV
Morris, Eric A. (2009).
Department of Urban Planning
University of California, Los Angeles
3250 Public Policy Building
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1656
E-mail: ericmorris3@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Urban Planning [2006]
University of California, Los Angeles
Thesis: From Horse Power to Horsepower: The External Costs of Transportation in the 19th Century City
Bachelor of Arts, History and Literature, magna cum laude [1989]
Harvard University
Thesis: The Foundation of the Bank of England and the Fiscal Crisis of the 1690s
ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT AND RESEARCH AFFILIATIONS
Researcher, UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies. January 2005-
Fellow, UCLA Richard S. Ziman Real Estate Center. September 2007-June 2008.
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Kahn, Matthew E. and Eric A. Morris (2009). “Walking the Walk: New Tests of Environmentalism’s Association With Green Travel Behavior.” Journal of the American Planning Association, 75(4).
Brown, Jeffrey R., Eric A. Morris, and Brian D. Taylor (2009). "Planning for Cars in Cities: Planners, Engineers, and Freeways in the 20th Century." Journal of the American Planning Association, 75(2).
Smirti, Megan, Alexandra Evans, Michael Goughtery and Eric Morris (2007). “Politics, Public Opinion, and Project Design in California Road Pricing." Transportation Research Record, 1996, 41-48.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS
2008-2010: Regular guest contributor to the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog.
Freakonomics Posts:
Morris, Eric A. (2008). No taxation without internalization. Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog, November 24. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/24/the-gas-tax-revisited-a-guest-post/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Why you’ll love paying for roads that used to be free. Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. January 6. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/why-youll-love-paying-for-roads-that-used-to-be-free-a-guest-post/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Why you’ll love paying for roads that used to be free, part two.” Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. January 8. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/08/why-youll-love-paying-for-roads-that-used-to-be-free-part-two/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). SimBudget. Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. January 22. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/22/simbudget/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). California gets a ‘green’ light. Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. January 29. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/29/california-gets-a-green-light/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). The rebound effect of higher M.P.G. Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. February 3. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/03/the-rebound-effect-of-higher-mpg/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Los Angeles transportation facts and fiction. Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. February 5. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/05/los-angeles-transportation-facts-and-fiction/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Los Angeles transportation facts and fiction: Sprawl. Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. February 9. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/09/los-angeles-transportation-facts-and-fiction-sprawl/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Los Angeles transportation facts and fiction: Smog. Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. February 17. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/los-angeles-transportation-facts-and-fiction-smog/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Los Angeles transportation facts and fiction: Freeways. Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. February 17. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/24/los-angeles-transportation-facts-and-fiction-freeways/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Los Angeles transportation facts and fiction: Transit. Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. March 3. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/03/los-angeles-transportation-facts-and-fiction-transit/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Los Angeles transportation: Driving and delay. Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. March 10. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/10/los-angeles-transportation-facts-and-fiction-driving-and-delay/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). What’s your walk score? Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. March 20. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/20/whats-your-walk-score/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Taking cities in stride. Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. March 26. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/26/taking-cities-in-stride/#more-6321
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Crossroad blues. Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. April 2. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/02/cross-road-blues/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). The transportation stimulus: On the right road? Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. April 10. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/02/cross-road-blues/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Can't we all just not get along? Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. April 28. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/28/cant-we-all-just-not-get-along/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Formula for success? Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. May 7. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/07/formula-for-success/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Formula for success: My thoughts. Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. May 12. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/12/formula-for-success-2/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Formula for transportation-funding success? Your answers. Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. May 22. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/22/formula-for-transportation-funding-success-your-answers/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Buy an S.U.V., save the planet. Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. June 2. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/02/buy-an-suv-save-the-planet/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Paved with good intentions: A freakonomics contest." Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. June 9. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/09/paved-with-good-intentions-a-freakonomics-contest/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). The Bill Golden Gates Bridge? Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. June 25. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/the-bill-golden-gates-bridge/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Paved with good intentions: The finalists. Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. June 30. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/30/paved-with-good-intentions-the-finalists/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). The danger of safety. Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. July 2. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/02/the-danger-of-safety/?scp=1&sq=eric%20morris&st=cse
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Paved with good intentions contest: The winner. Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. July 7. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/07/paved-with-good-intentions-contest-the-winner/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). High-speed rail and CO2. Published online by the New York Times: “Freakonomics” blog. July 24. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/24/high-speed-rail-and-co2/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Runaway train? Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. August 5. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/05/runaway-train/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Cash for the climate. Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. August 13. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/13/cash-for-the-climate/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). The bottom line on top-speed trains." Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. August 21. September 1. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/21/the-bottom-line-on-top-speed-trains/
Morris, Brad & Eric A. Morris (2009). Watt's next? Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. September 1. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/01/watts-next/
Morris, Brad & Eric A. Morris (2009). Watt's next? Your thoughts. Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. September 10. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/10/watts-next-your-thoughts/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Lemons from lemonade. Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. September 18. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/18/lemons-from-lemonade/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Don't read this post. Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. September 25. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/25/dont-read-this-post/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). A gut yontif for L.A. drivers. Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. September 30. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/30/a-gut-yontif-for-la-drivers/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Cordon blues. Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. October 13. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/13/cordon-blues/?apage=2#comments
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Taxing taxiing. Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. October 21. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/21/taxing-taxiing/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Cash and cabbies. Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. October 29. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/29/cash-and-cabbies/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Unfree enterprise. Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. November 5. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/05/unfree-enterprise/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Fare's fair. Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. November 11. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/11/fares-fair/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Shovel ready or ready to shovel? Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. November 17. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/17/shovel-ready/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Sex and the S.U.V.: Men, women and travel behavior. Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. November 25. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/25/sex-and-the-suv-men-women-and-travel-behavior/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Mothers and the Model T. Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. December 4. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/04/mothers-and-the-model-t/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Cash and carry. Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. December 11. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/11/cash-and-carry/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Worth the wait? Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. December 17. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/17/worth-the-wait/
Morris, Eric A. (2009). Men or women: Who travel more? Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. December 30. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/30/men-or-women-who-travel-more/
Morris, Eric A. (2010). LED astray. Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. January 6. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/06/led-astray/
Morris, Eric A. (2010). Are women being taken for a ride? Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. January 11. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/11/are-women-being-taken-for-a-ride/
Morris, Eric A. (2010). Are transportation planners smarter than mold? Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. February 2. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/02/are-transportation-planners-smarter-than-mold/
Morris, Eric A. (2010). In relationships, are men in the driver's seat? Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. February 9. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/09/in-relationships-are-men-in-the-drivers-seat/
Morris, Eric A. (2010). Couples and cars. Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. February 17. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/17/couples-and-cars/
Morris, Eric A. (2010). Do women take the backseat to men? Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. February 24. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/24/do-women-take-the-backseat-to-men/
Morris, Eric A. (2010). Gender and fender benders. Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. March 4. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/04/gender-and-fender-benders/
Morris, Eric A. (2010). Who drives better, men or women? Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. March 10. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/who-drives-better-men-or-women/
Morris, Eric A. (2010). Aggression and accidents. Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. March 25. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/25/aggression-and-accidents/
Morris, Eric A. (2010). Life (and death) in the fast lane. Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. April 2. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/02/life-and-death-in-the-fast-lane/
Morris, Eric A. (2010). Drunk-driving deaths are way down, but.... Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. April 16. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/16/drunk-driving-deaths-are-way-down-but/
Morris, Eric A. (2010). Drunk driving: is the glass half-empty? Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. April 27. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/27/drunk-driving-is-the-glass-half-empty/
Morris, Eric A. (2010). Drunk driving: how hard should we slam on the brakes? Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. May 7. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/07/drunk-driving-how-hard-should-we-slam-on-the-brakes/
Morris, Eric A. (2010). Should we BAC down? Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. May 20. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/20/should-we-bac-down/
Morris, Eric A. (2010). Appeals and alcohol: can we be persuaded to drink less? Published online by the New York Times: "Freakonomics" blog. June 1. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/01/appeals-and-alcohol-can-we-be-persuaded-to-drink-less/
Other Non-Peer Reviewed Articles:
Brown, Jeffrey R., Eric A. Morris and Brian D. Taylor (2009). “Paved with Good Intentions: Fiscal Politics, Freeways, and the 20th Century American City.” Access, 35, 30-37.
Morris, Eric. (2007). “From Horse Power to Horsepower.” Access, 30, 2-9.
Morris, Eric. (2006). “How Privatization Became a Train Wreck.” Access, 28, 18-25.
REFEREED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
2010 "Planning for Cars in Cities: Planners, Engineers, and Freeways in the 20th Century." Presented in poster format at the University of California Transportation Centers Annual Conference, Irvine, CA: April.
2009 "Walking the Walk: The Association Between Community Environmentalism and Green Travel Behavior," at the American Collegiate Schools of Planning Annual Conference, Crystal City, VA: October.
2009 "Walking the Walk: New Tests of Environmentalism's Association with Green Travel Behavior," at the University of California Transportation Centers Annual Conference, Riverside, CA: February.
2009 "Planning for Cars in Cities: Planners, Engineers, and Freeways in the 20th Century." Presented in poster format at the 88th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC: January. With Brian D. Taylor and Jeffrey R. Brown.
2009 “Walking the Walk: New Tests of Environmentalism’s Association With Green Travel Behavior.” Presented at the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program Research Showcase at the 88th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC: January.
2007 “Politics, Public Opinion, and Project Design in California Road Pricing,” at the University of California Transportation Centers Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA: January. With Megan Smirti.
2006 “Politics, Public Opinion, and Project Design in California Road Pricing,” at the 86th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC: January. With Megan Smirti.
2006 “The Privatization of British Rail: How Did It Turn Into a Train Wreck?" at the American Collegiate Schools of Planning Annual Conference, Fort Worth, TX: October.
INVITED LECTURE
2009 “From Horse Power to Horsepower: Transportation Externalities in the 19th Century City,” presented at the Technology and the Environment weekly seminar, Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, California Institute of Technology. May 21.
AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS
2007-2010 Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Graduate Fellow. Approximately $70,000.
2005-2008 Graduate Transportation Fellow at the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies. Approximately $48,000.
2006 American Planning Association Transportation Division's 2006 Outstanding M.A. Student Paper Competition for paper titled, "The Privatization of British Rail: How Did It Turn Into a Train Wreck?" Approximately $500.
2005 Eno Foundation Fellow. Selected in a national competition to participate (fully-funded) in the 13th Annual Eno Foundation Leadership Development Conference, Washington, DC, May.
2005 UCLA Urban Planning Department Alumni Book Award. For excellence in UCLA’s urban planning M.A. program.
2004 UCLA Urban Planning Department James Ortner Memorial Fellowship. $1,000. For excellence in transportation, UCLA’s urban planning M.A. program.
TEACHING
UCLA Teaching Assistant:
§ “Transportation Economics, Finance and Policy.” (Brian Taylor – Spring, 2009)
§ "Theories of Regional Development I." (Michael Storper – Winter, 2008)
§ “Transportation, Land Use and Urban Form." (Randall Crane – Fall, 2007)
§ “Introduction to Cities and Planning.” (Brian Taylor – Spring, 2007)
§ "Transportation, Land Use and Urban Form.” (Brian Taylor – Fall, 2006)
§ “Applied Microeconomics for Urban Planning.” (Donald Shoup – Fall, 2005)
DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE
Department of Urban Planning, UCLA
Ph.D. Task Force 2006-present
M.A. Recruitment Committee 2008-present
Staffing Committee 2005-2006
ACADEMIC EDITORIAL
Manuscript Reviewer, Critical Planning, 2007-2009.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Transportation Research Board