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Economics
And Policy
Research Team
Team
Overview
In a highly dynamic global economy, the challenges facing applied
economists and policy makers continue to change and expand. In the
Southeastern region of the United States, including Tennessee, issues of
rural economic development, agriculture and the food system -
production, marketing, management, the environment - and public policy
related to agribusiness are among the most challenging and rewarding
areas of agriculture/agribusiness. The Economics and Policy
Research Team strives to generate knowledge, enhance skills, and
disseminate unbiased information derived from application of economic
and business principles to the above issues at the state, regional,
national, and global levels. Findings from the team's research are
expected to provide useful input for policy makers.
Team Objectives
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Analyze economic
impacts of emerging trends in agriculture and the food system with
emphasis on the nursery industry, information and agricultural
technologies and marketing. |
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Conduct economic evaluation of
alterative enterprises to enhance vitality and prosperity of small
farms, agribusiness, rural communities, and promote innovative
marketing and management strategies and value added activities. |
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Examine economic and policy issues
pertaining to food assistance, food security and food safety. |
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Conduct economic and environmental
analyses of resource uses. |
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Respond to requests for conducting
analyses that will assist formulation of public policy as it relates
to the team’s objectives. |
Priority
Research Areas
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Overview