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ACE Research
Food, Agriculture, and Commodities
We evaluate food and agricultural systems, such as market price behavior, food demand, risk management, conservation and sustainability, farm management, financial markets, innovation and technology adoption, and policy impacts.
Environmental and Resource Economics
We yield knowledge about issues such as managing natural resources, designing conservation strategies, assessing the impact of climate change, and developing policies that improve society and the environment.
Household and Health Economics
We investigate individual and household behavior in areas such as food, education, health, savings, financial planning, and retirement.
International, Regional and Development Economics
We study the role of government in economic development, poverty, marketing, international trade, and agriculture.
Policy and Law
We address critical issues related to agricultural, environmental, and food policy and law that have a significant impact in the United States, the European Union, and other regions of the world.
Extension and Outreach
We provide programs and resources to support people, businesses, and our community.
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