Economic Research

Shaping a sustainable future

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Leading through excellence in applied economics

  • Top 10 nationally in agricultural and applied economics research; top 5 in citations per faculty (Academic Analytics, 2025)
  • Globally recognized faculty, including Fellows of leading economic associations
  • Award-winning research shaping food, agriculture, environmental sustainability, and human well-being
  • Driving real-world impact through engaged, world-class scholarship

AEDE faculty tackle urgent global and local challenges through interdisciplinary research in food and agriculture, environment and natural resources, and development. With strengths spanning regional economics, health and energy, we use cutting‑edge analytical tools to generate evidence‑based solutions for people in Ohio and worldwide. Learn more about their work:

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Economics of Food and Agriculture

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Economics of Environment and Natural Resources

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Economics of Development

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