Making food supply chains more resilient
Jeff Hadachek analyzed the ability of food supply chains to cope with external shocks, such as pandemics and extreme weather events.
The benefits of flipping environmental market rules
Corbett Grainger showed that cap-and-trade programs can be more efficient under rules that avoid a “race to allocations.”
Willingness to pay for water quality improvements
Dan Phaneuf estimated the dollar value of clean waterways for the people living near them.
Do breeding investments increase the productivity of Wisconsin dairy farms?
Sheldon Du showed that choosing bulls wisely helps increase the revenue of Wisconsin’s dairy farmers.
The challenges of connecting renewable energy to the U.S. power grid
Sarah Johnston studied what might accelerate adding renewable energy to the nation’s power grid.
Diversifying the agricultural supply chain
Andrew Stevens studied the resilience of small companies in the agricultural and food sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Does education improve tax participation of informal firms in Togo?
Paul Dower tested if tax code education in Togo, Africa, would increase the tax law compliance of “informal” firms.
Transitions to democracy and economic growth in Indonesia
Priya Mukherjee studied if transitions to democracy in Indonesia affected firm productivity.
How important is broadband access for rural entrepreneurs?
Tessa Conroy studied whether improved broadband access boosts rural entrepreneurship.
Can food labels shape consumer behavior?
Andrew Stevens analyzed the impact of mandatory labels for genetically engineered food in Vermont.