Agricultural Economics Research Overviews

Agricultural Economics Research Overview

Dr. Nicole Olynk Widmar Dr. Nicole Olynk Widmar
Dr. Channing Arndt & Dr. Erwin Corong Dr. Channing Arndt & Dr. Erwin Corong
Dr. Valerie Kilders Dr. Valerie Kilders
Dr. Farzad Taheripour Dr. Farzad Taheripour

Research Overview

The mission of the Department of Agricultural Economics is to acquire and transmit new economic knowledge to the citizens of Indiana, the nation, and the world to support more informed decisions.

Research Areas

  • AGRIBUSINESS
  • PRICES AND MARKETS
  • PRODUCTION/FARM MANAGEMENT
  • AGRICULTURE POLICY
  • ENVIRONMENTAL/ENERGY/RESOURCES
  • INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT
  • REGIONAL AND SPATIAL ECONOMICS
  • SMALL BUSINESS/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Research Centers

  • CENTER FOR COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURE
  • CENTER FOR FOOD & AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS
  • CENTER FOR FOOD CONSERVATION AND WASTE REDUCTION
  • CENTER FOR FOOD DEMAND ANALYSIS & SUSTAINABILITY
  • CENTER FOR GLOBAL TRADE ANALYSIS (GTAP)
  • CENTER FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
  • DIGITAL INNOVATION IN AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS LABORATORY
  • INDIANA COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION
  • NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL CENTER FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
  • PURDUE INSTITUTE FOR FAMILY BUSINESS
  • STATE UTILITY FORECASTING GROUPRenee Wiatt

The Global Trade Analysis Project’s (GTAP) network connects the department with over 12,500 policy analysts and researchers worldwide

FACULTY BY RESEARCH AREA

Nicole Olynk Widmar, Department Head

nwidmar@purdue.edu | 765.494.4191 | 403 Mitch Daniels Blvd., West Lafayette, IN 47907-2056

Agricultural Economics