Greetings from Madison! As the fall semester comes to a close, I am excited to be writing to introduce myself as the new chair of the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics (AAE). I have …
Month: December 2022
Can food labels shape consumer behavior?
Genetically engineered (GE) food is controversial. Some praise its societal benefits of lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduced food prices. Others believe that GE is unhealthy, despite scientific consensus on its safety. But how do …
AAE faculty Thomas Rutherford receives honorary doctorate
In November, the University of Basel celebrated its 562nd Dies Academicus, an annual event commemorating the opening of the university in 1460. As part of the celebration, honorary doctorates were awarded to eight individuals from …