Elizabeth Hastings Roer

Economist

Pittsburgh Office

Education

Ph.D. in economics, UC San Diego; B.A. in economics, Boston University; M.A. in economics, Boston University

Overview

Liz Hastings Roer (she/her) is an economist at the RAND Corporation. Her recent research focuses on supply chains, defense acquisitions and defense industrial bases. She also has multiple works in progress examining U.S. military veterans' transition to the civilian workforce. Hastings Roer is a former active duty U.S. Air Force Officer. She holds a B.A. and an M.A. from Boston University and a Ph.D. from U.C. San Diego, all in economics.

Research Focus

Publications

Report
Modeling and Measuring the Effects of Economic Shocks on a Defense Industrial Base
The purpose of this report is to assist Department of Defense decisionmakers called upon to respond to adverse economic shocks by identifying opportunities for improving analysis of shocks and their effects on U.S. defense postures.
Oct 18, 2022
Report
Managing Risk in Globalized Supply Chains
This report addresses the challenges the U.S. Air Force faces in mitigating the risks associated with an increasingly globalized weapon supply chain and suggests ways to improve how it addresses such risks.
Feb 5, 2021
Report
A Mechanism to Reduce Medical Supply Shortfalls During Pandemics
In this Perspective, the authors explore a mechanism to help the federal government or other responsible entities increase the flow of medical supplies to where they are most needed at any given point in time by discouraging resource-hoarding.
Apr 16, 2020

China's Overseas Military Diplomacy and Implications for U.S. Interests

Unhoused Population Increased by 18 Percent in Three Hot-Spot L.A. Neighborhoods

Japan's Strategic Shift: Significant, but Implementation Hurdles May Await

Avoiding a Long War in Ukraine, Gun Violence, Migrant Surges: RAND Weekly Recap

RAND Experts Discuss the Implications of China Easing Zero-COVID Rules

The Policy Currents Podcast

Helping Coastal Communities Plan for Climate Change

Managing Escalation in Crisis and War

Measuring Wellbeing to Help Communities Thrive

Assessing and Articulating the Wider Benefits of Research

Elizabeth Hastings Roer

Education

Overview

Research Focus

Publications

Modeling and Measuring the Effects of Economic Shocks on a Defense Industrial Base

Managing Risk in Globalized Supply Chains

A Mechanism to Reduce Medical Supply Shortfalls During Pandemics

Connect

Contact Us

I am interested in

Follow

Stay Informed

Resources

Site Information