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Silke Schmidt

Do breeding investments increase the productivity of Wisconsin dairy farms?

May 26, 2023 By Silke Schmidt

Sheldon Du showed that choosing bulls wisely helps increase the revenue of Wisconsin’s dairy farmers.

Posted in Economics of Agriculture, Faculty, News, ResearchTagged Sheldon Du

The challenges of connecting renewable energy to the U.S. power grid

April 28, 2023 By Silke Schmidt

Sarah Johnston studied what might accelerate adding renewable energy to the nation’s power grid.

Posted in Environmental and Resource Economics, Faculty, News, ResearchTagged Sarah Johnston

Diversifying the agricultural supply chain

April 25, 2023 By Silke Schmidt

Andrew Stevens studied the resilience of small companies in the agricultural and food sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted in Economics of Agriculture, ResearchTagged Andrew Stevens

Does education improve tax participation of informal firms in Togo?

March 15, 2023 By Silke Schmidt

Paul Dower tested if tax code education in Togo, Africa, would increase the tax law compliance of “informal” firms.

Posted in Development Economics, Faculty, News, ResearchTagged Paul Castañeda Dower

Transitions to democracy and economic growth in Indonesia

February 9, 2023 By Silke Schmidt

Priya Mukherjee studied if transitions to democracy in Indonesia affected firm productivity.

Posted in Development Economics, Faculty, News, ResearchTagged Priya Mukherjee

How important is broadband access for rural entrepreneurs?

January 15, 2023 By Silke Schmidt

Tessa Conroy studied whether improved broadband access boosts rural entrepreneurship.

Posted in Community Economic Development, Faculty, News, ResearchTagged Tessa Conroy

Can food labels shape consumer behavior?

December 15, 2022 By Silke Schmidt

Andrew Stevens analyzed the impact of mandatory labels for genetically engineered food in Vermont.

Posted in Economics of Agriculture, Faculty, News, ResearchTagged Andrew Stevens
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