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


Research initiatives and projects

QuiCK - Quality in Childcare in Kenya

A large-scale randomized evaluation studying how social franchising can strengthen childcare markets in Kenya's informal settlements. Details coming soon!

RECIPES

A multi-institutional research network funded by the National Science Foundation and led by American University. The College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at Ohio State contributes data to this effort by conducting national research on household food waste.

Ohio State Food Waste Collaborative

A collection of researchers, practitioners, and students working together to promote the reduction and redirection of food waste as an integral part of a healthy and sustainable food system.

Endowed Programs

Through the generous support of donors, our department is home to a number of endowed chairs and professorships focused on key issues important to agriculture, the food industry, the environment and development economics.

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