Ian Sheldon
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Ian Sheldon
Ian Sheldon
Andersons Professor of International Trade
Contact Information
221 Agricultural Administration Building
2120 Fyffe Road
Columbus, Ohio 43210
sheldon.1@osu.edu
Telephone: 614-292-2194
Fax: 614-292-0078
Degree information
B.Sc.(Hons), Economics, University of Salford, UK (1978)
Ph.D., Economics, University of Salford, UK (1981)
Sheldon's primary research interests are in analyzing international trade and policy. Recent projects include examination of the interaction between trade and environmental policies; analysis of the effects of exchange rate volatility on international trade flows; examination of the effects of policy on trade in ethanol; and analysis of China’s exchange rate policies. He is currently working on issues related to tariff escalation, and the impact of globalization on market structure of the biotechnology sector. Sheldon has recently completed a term as Chair of the International Agricultural Trade Research Consortium.
Interests
International Trade & Policy
Research
I.M. Sheldon, "Trade Policy and the Environment", in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics: An Encyclopedia. Eds. J. Whitehead and T. Haab, ABC-CLIO, forthcoming
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April 12, 2013
I. M. Sheldon, S. K. Mishra, D. Pick and S. Thompson, "Exchange Rate Uncertainty and US Bilateral Fresh Fruit and Fresh Vegetable Trade: An Application of the Gravity Model", Applied Economics, 45(15) 2013. ( Data-set available here)
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April 12, 2013
I.M. Sheldon and S. McCorriston;Climate Policy and Border Tax Adjustments: Might Industrial Organization Matter? EconoQuantum, 9(2) 2012
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August 1, 2012
I.M. Sheldon;North-South Trade and Standards:; What Can General Equilibrium Analysis Tell Us?, World Trade Review, 11(3), 2012
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July 1, 2012
I.M. Sheldon;Agricultural Export Restrictions: Discussion;American Journal of Agricultural Economics, 94(2), 2012.
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October 18, 2011
Genetically Modified Food and Global Welfare;Emerald, 2011.
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August 1, 2011
D. Nadolynak, M. Miranda, and I.M. Sheldon;A Real Options Approach to Valuation of Genetically Modified Products in Different Market and Regulatory Environments;International Journal of Industrial Organization, 29 (4), 2011.
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July 1, 2011
S. McCorriston and I.M. Sheldon, "Tariff (De)-Escalation with Successive Oligopoly;Review of Development Economics, 15(4), 2011.
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June 29, 2011
I.M. Sheldon,"Is There Anything New about Border Tax Adjustments and Climate Policy?", American Journal of Agricultural Economics, 93(2), 2011 ( Click here )
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January 1, 2011
Climate Policy and Border Tax Adjustments: Some New Wine Mixed with Old Wine in New Green Bottles;The Esty Centre Journal of International Law and Trade Policy, 11(1), 2010
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January 1, 2010
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I.M. Sheldon, "A Biography of Arthur C. Pigou", in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics: An Encyclopedia. Eds. J. Whitehead and T. Haab, ABC-CLIO, forthcoming
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April 12, 2013
Presented at The Ohio State University's 2013 Agricultural Policy and Outlook Conference Series Dean's Preview Meeting on December 3, 2012
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December 3, 2012
Outlines how developing countries have typically responded to recent spikes in food prices through the use of trade policies. This compares with orthodox policy advice that risk-management instruments and safety nets should be used to insure producers and consumers against food price volatility as...
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December 1, 2012
Outlines the current problems facing the euro zone, focusing on the fundamental weakness of a monetary union, and how countries such as Spain can be pushed to insolvency by the financial markets as they issue debt in a currency over which they have no control. The policy solution is to allow the...
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December 1, 2012
Outlines the current approaches to regulating commercial banking, such as Basel III, noting that they are not applicable to the shadow banking sector where the financial crisis was at its most intense. In particular, the run on the repurchase market is described, where investors such as money...
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December 1, 2010
Southern Economic Association Annual Meetings , Atlanta, Georgia, November 21-23, 2010
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November 23, 2010
Outlines the current status of climate policy bills in the US Congress that include provisions for border tax adjustments, and addresses whether or not such provisions will be legal under current WTO rules. The overall conclusion is that the legality of border tax adjustments will only be...
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December 1, 2009
UNU-WIDER Workshop, "Beyond the Tipping Point: Latin American Development in an Urban World " Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 22-24, 2009 Contributed Paper, NARSC Meetings, Brooklyn, New York, November 19-22, 2008
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May 24, 2009
Provides an assessment of the current global economic situation and the impact of the financial crisis. The overall conclusion is that there are some strong reasons for re-thinking the ways in which the financial markets are currently regulated.
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December 1, 2008
Assesses the arguments for infant-industry protection and whether they can be applied to the US ethanol sector. The overall conclusion is that corn-based ethanol should no longer receive such protection, especially as there is no available evidence for dynamic external learning economies in this...
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February 1, 2008
Analyzes the reasons why China is currently running a large trade surplus, and why the Chinese Communist Party leadership wants to rebalance its economic growth path. The overall conclusion is that while revaluation of China's currency will not do much for the U.S. trade deficit, it will be...
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September 1, 2007
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Invited Panelist, "The Presentation and Publication Process in Academia", Midwest Graduate Student Conference on Regional and Applied Economics, Columbus, Ohio
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April 5, 2013
By Ian Sheldon, Ph.D., The Ohio State University Presented at the 2013 Midwest Graduate Student Conference on Regional/Applied Economics (CRAE)
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April 5, 2013
Invited Seminar, Economic Research Service, USDA, Washington DC.
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March 28, 2013
Presentation to US Business Practices Program, Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
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February 14, 2013
Presentation to Ohio Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, Worthington, Ohio.
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January 30, 2013
Outlook and Policy Meeting, Bellevue, Ohio.
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January 9, 2013
Outlook and Policy Meeting, Attica, Ohio Outlook and Policy Meeting, Ashland, Ohio
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December 19, 2012
Theme Day, "New Rules for Trade", IATRC, San Diego, California
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December 9, 2012
Presented at The Ohio State University's 2013 Agricultural Policy and Outlook Conference Series Dean's Preview Meeting on December 3, 2012
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December 3, 2012
VP's Outlook and Policy Meeting, Columbus, Ohio
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December 3, 2012
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| Course number | Course title | Semesters offered |
|---|---|---|
| AEDE 4003 | Economics of Public Policy Analysis | Autumn, Spring |
| AEDE 4540 | International Commerce and the World Economy | Spring |
| AEDE Econ 8200 | Frontiers of AED Economics | Spring |
| AEDE Econ 8800 | Seminar in AED Economics | Spring |
AEDE hosted the Midwest Graduate Student Conference on Regional and Applied Economics (CRAE) on April 5 and 6, 2013 on the Ohio State campus.
AEDE is organizing the Midwest Graduate Student Conference on Regional and Applied Economics (CRAE) on April 5 and 6, 2013. Follow our live updates.
On Monday, December 3, 2012, The Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences kicked off its 2013 Agricultural Policy and Outlook series with a special preview meeting hosted by Bruce A. McPheron, Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Dean of the...
The 2012 Farm Science Review begins today and AEDE faculty, staff and students will actively participate in many events this year. The Farm Science Review offers Review participants an opportunity to interact with agricultural economists, farm management specialists and Extension educators from the...
This article was originally published on the Ohio State University Extension website . OSU Experts to Discuss Farm Bill and What the Drought of 2012 Means for Farm Policy September 11, 2012 LONDON, Ohio – With the current farm bill set to expire Sept. 30, farmers, who are already dealing with the...
Ian Sheldon , Andersons Professor of International Trade, was awarded the Quality of Communication Award at the 2012 Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Annual Meeting held in Seattle, Washington from August 12-14. Sheldon, Colin A. Carter from the University of California,...
The 2012 Annual Meeting of the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) will be held from August 12-14, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. AAEA is the premier professional organization for agricultural applied economists. The yearly meeting enables faculty and students from AEDE to...
Congratulations to Professors Brian Roe and Ian Sheldon who both received awards for "Outstanding Commitment to Student Education” through the Ohio State Pan-Hellenic Association.
Ian Sheldon participated in a panel discussion at Ohio Wesleyan University’s annual Economic Outlook Conference on November 7th, 2011. To read more, click here .
Ian Sheldon is an editor of the recently released "Genetically Modified Food and Global Welfare," published by Emerald Books. Click here for more information.
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January 12, 2013
Barry Ward, Matthew C. Roberts and Ian Sheldon in The Bellevue Gazette
December 4, 2012
Carl Zulauf, Ian Sheldon and the 2013 Agricultural Policy and Outlook Conference Series in Farm and Dairy
Ian Sheldon, Andersons Professor of International Trade in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics at The Ohio State University, presenting "High Food Prices and Riots: Trade Policy vs. Safety Nets" at Ohio State's 2013 Agricultural Policy and Outlook Conference...
Jan 29 2013 (All day) to Jan 30 2013 (All day)
The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, Ohio Chapter, will hold their annual meeting on January 29-30, 2013 at the Holiday Inn, Columbus-Worthington (7007 North High Street, Worthington, OH). Barry Ward , Assistant Extension Professor and Leader of Production Business Management...
Jan 9 2013 (All day)
Location: VFW, 6104 State Route 20, Bellevue, Ohio 44811 Speakers: Ian Sheldon , Matthew C. Roberts , Barry Ward The Ohio State University Agricultural Outlook and Policy Conferences are organized yearly by AEDE. The conferences feature a series of meetings updating Ohio communities on policy...
Dec 19 2012 - 4:30pm to 9:30pm
Location: Attica Fairgrounds, 15131 East Township Road 12, Attica, Ohio 44807 Speakers: Ian Sheldon , Carl Zulauf , Matthew C. Roberts The Ohio State University Agricultural Outlook and Policy Conferences are organized yearly by AEDE. The conferences feature a series of meetings updating Ohio...
Dec 19 2012 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Frateral Order of the Eagles, 400 Eastlake Drive, Ashland, Ohio 44805 Speakers: Cameron S. Thraen , Carl Zulauf , Ian Sheldon , Matthew C. Roberts The Ohio State University Agricultural Outlook and Policy Conferences are organized yearly by AEDE. The conferences feature a series of...