Dr. Anthony (Tony) Homan
Dr. Homan provides sophisticated economic, econometric, and policy analysis based on over 30 years of proven experience as a leader in both the public and the private sectors. Experience includes cost-benefit analysis, competition analysis, infrastructure grants, measuring program and regulatory effectiveness, econometrics, and project finance. Dr. Homan has been the Deputy Chief Economist of U.S. DOT, a big-4 consultant at KPMG, a consultant at HDR, Director of Economics & Competition Analysis at the US Federal Maritime Commission, the Chief Economist at the US Coast Guard and he was also a Lead Aviation Economist at the Mitre Corporation. He was also a Senior Financial Economist at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Dr. Homan has presented and published research in the areas of transportation, homeland security, program effectiveness, project finance, and securities markets.
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Publications
Role of BCA in TIGER grant reviews: common errors and influence on the selection process
Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis / Jan 01, 2014
Homan, A. C. (2014). Role of BCA in TIGER grant reviews: common errors and influence on the selection process. Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis, 5(1), 111–135. https://doi.org/10.1515/jbca-2013-0018
A Statistical Analysis of the Role of Benefit–Cost Analysis in Awarding TIGER Grants
Public Works Management & Policy / Jul 30, 2013
Homan, A. C., Adams, T. M., & Marach, A. J. (2013). A Statistical Analysis of the Role of Benefit–Cost Analysis in Awarding TIGER Grants. Public Works Management & Policy, 19(1), 37–50. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087724x13495185
The Impact of 9/11 on the Persistence of Financial Return Volatility of Marine Firms
Eastern Economic Journal / Jan 01, 2009
Homan, A. C. (2009). The Impact of 9/11 on the Persistence of Financial Return Volatility of Marine Firms. Eastern Economic Journal, 35(1), 71–83. https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.eej.9050044
The impact of MTSA on investment uncertainty and the persistence of financial return volatility of marine firms
Maritime Policy & Management / Apr 01, 2009
Homan, A. C. (2009). The impact of MTSA on investment uncertainty and the persistence of financial return volatility of marine firms. Maritime Policy & Management, 36(2), 105–115. https://doi.org/10.1080/03088830902868008
The impact of MTSA on financial risk and volatility of marine firms
Maritime Policy & Management / Feb 01, 2007
Homan, A. C. (2007). The impact of MTSA on financial risk and volatility of marine firms. Maritime Policy & Management, 34(1), 69–79. https://doi.org/10.1080/03088830601103459
The Impact of 9/11 on Financial Risk, Volatility and Returns of Marine Firms
Maritime Economics & Logistics / Dec 01, 2006
Homan, A. C. (2006). The Impact of 9/11 on Financial Risk, Volatility and Returns of Marine Firms. Maritime Economics & Logistics, 8(4), 387–401. https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.mel.9100165
OPA 90's impact at reducing oil spills
Marine Policy / Jul 01, 2008
Homan, A. C., & Steiner, T. (2008). OPA 90’s impact at reducing oil spills. Marine Policy, 32(4), 711–718. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2007.12.004
Education
George Mason University
Ph.D, Economics / August, 1995
Experience
US Department of Transportation
Deputy Chief Economist
2009-2017 Dr. Homan provided support to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and the Under Secretary for Policy and managed complex economic studies and lead major policy initiatives. Advised USDOT leadership on cost-benefit analysis for significant DOT regulatory proposals and impact of proposed policy on achieving DOT strategic goals. Worked with the Office of General Counsel on resolving issues with the Modal Administrations and in negotiations with the White House (OMB). Oversaw benefit cost analysis (BCA) review for infrastructure grant programs and prepared BCA guidance. Served as a point person for intermodal freight issues within the Office of the Secretary.
Federal Maritime Commission
Director of Economics & Competition Analysis
2017-2020 Advised the Chairman, Commissioners, the General Counsel, and other senior FMC staff on policy matters, freight logistics, and on anti-trust issues. Lead a program to analyze and monitor the competitive impact of agreements between shipping lines and between terminal operators. Established Quality Management System for monitoring ongoing agreements. Responsible for preparing major portions of the Chairman’s testimony before congressional subcommittees. Briefed Congressional and Senate staff. Discussed issues with, and was quoted in trade publications (e.g., Freightwaves).
US Coast Guard
Chief Economist
2004-2007 Responsible for directing a program of economic research and analysis to support the Coast Guard’s regulatory program and policy development. Developed tools to model the economic impact of policy changes. Planed and directed economic studies and cost-benefit analysis of proposed regulations.
MITRE
Lead Economist
1997-2000 Directed and completed work on international airport projects. Initiated and developed projects for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sponsored work. Briefed MITRE directors, FAA management, and foreign officials.
HDR, Inc.
Principal Economist
2020-2024 Collaborated with transportation leaders to provide strategic economic and planning expertise and solutions to our clients’ problem. Project Manager on major client engagements involving cross-border trade flows, maritime, and general freight projects. Provided strategic advisory services to clients seeking federal grant funding.
Securities & Exchange Commission
Financial Economist
2000-2004 Provided advice to senior Commission staff and Commissioners on regulatory policy, enforcement policy, and financial economics. Provided support of civil and criminal enforcement proceedings in securities fraud cases and in other litigation matters. Reviewed the economic impact to investors and corporations of regulatory rule proposals and directed and commented on cost-benefit analysis prepared by Commission staff. Worked with the Office of General Counsel to discuss and resolve issues with Division Directors and politically appointed Commissioners.
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