Applied Economics Department- Oregon State University

We all know what land is, but what is a "land use policy"? How do we make the best use of land in our urban and rural areas?⁠
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⁠In episode 26 of the Dictionary of Applied Economics, Professor Dan Bigelow answers the question: What is land use policy?⁠
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"What is Land Use Policy?": The Oregon State Dictionary of Applied Economics Professor Dan Bigelow answers the question, "What is Land Use Policy?" This is the twenty-sixth video in our series: The Oregon State Dictionary of Applied E...

Professor Susan Capalbo presents "What is a Food System?" This is the latest video in our series "Dictionary of Applied Economics."

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"What is a Food System?": The Oregon State Dictionary of Applied Economics Professor Susan Capalbo answers the question, "What is a Food System?" This is the twenty-fourth video in our series: The Oregon State Dictionary of Applied ...

Professor Bill Jaeger presents "What is Sustainability?" This is the latest video in our series "Dictionary of Applied Economics."

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"What is Sustainability?": The Oregon State Dictionary of Applied Economics Professor Bill Jaeger answers the question, "What is Sustainability?" This is the twenty-second video in our series: The Oregon State Dictionary of Applied E...

Professor James Sterns presents "What is Agribusiness Marketing?" This is the latest video in our series "Dictionary of Applied Economics."

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"What is Agribusiness Marketing?": The Oregon State Dictionary of Applied Economics Professor James Sterns answers the question, "What is Agribusiness Marketing?" This is the twenty-first video in our series: The Oregon State Dictionary of A...

Our colleague Rich Adams recently passed away. He joined our department as a Professor in 1983 and retired in 2006 when he was appointed Professor Emeritus. Please enjoy this tribute from his many friends, co-workers, and students.
https://appliedecon.oregonstate.edu/appliedecon/remembering-richard-adams

Remembering Richard Adams rich_portrait_color-1.jpg_400x400_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg Richard Adams joined the OSU faculty in 1983 as Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (currently Applied Economics). He retired in 2006 and was appointed Professor Emeritus. Rich received his PhD from U...

Professor Tim Delbridge presents "What is a Futures Contract?" This is the latest video in our series "Dictionary of Applied Economics."

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"What is a Futures Contract?": The Oregon State Dictionary of Applied Economics Professor Tim Delbridge answers the question, "What is a Futures Contract?" This is the twentieth video in our series: The Oregon State Dictionary of Applied...

Responding to an industry need, Oregon State University Extension Service welcomed two new agricultural economists in 2022.

Dan Bigelow and Tim Delbridge are assistant professors in the Department of Applied Economics and have statewide Extension responsibilities. Bigelow started Aug. 17 and Delbridge came on board Sept. 1.

New Oregon State agricultural economists help farmers and ranchers with their bottom line Dan Bigelow and Tim Delbridge are assistant professors in the Department of Applied Economics and have statewide Extension responsibilities. Bigelow started Aug. 17 and Delbridge came on board Sept. 1.

Professor Tim Delbridge presents "What is Agribusiness Risk Management?" This is the latest video in our series "Dictionary of Applied Economics."

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"What is Agribusiness Risk Management?": The Oregon State Dictionary of Applied Economics Professor Tim Delbridge answers the question, "What is Agribusiness Risk Management?" This is the nineteenth video in our series: The Oregon State Dictionary...

A new Oregon State University study shows that descriptive stickers and award icons on artisanal cheese packages can influence how likely consumers are to buy specific cheeses.

"Our study can help specialty food producers, many of whom operate on a small scale with limited budgets, determine (the) best ways to promote their products," said Nadia Streletskaya, an assistant professor of applied economics at OSU.

Study: How to effectively market artisanal cheese A new Oregon State University study shows that descriptive stickers and award icons on artisanal cheese packages can influence how likely consumers are to buy specific cheeses.

Professor Steve Dundas presents "What is a Non-Market Value?" This is the latest video in our series "Dictionary of Applied Economics."

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"What is a Non-Market Value?": The Oregon State Dictionary of Applied Economics Professor Steve Dundas answers the question, "What is a Non-Market Value?" This is the eighteenth video in our series: The Oregon State Dictionary of Applied...

Best holiday wishes to you and your family from the Applied Economics Department at Oregon State University. May you have a healthy and happy holiday, no matter how you celebrate. ⁠
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See you in 2023!!⁠

Our condolences to the the family and friends of agricultural economist Randy Barker. Dr. Barker got his masters degree from our department before doing amazing work as a professor at Cornell University and with the International Rice Research Institute.

Randy Barker, expert in Asian rice economics, dies at 92 ITHACA, N.Y. -- Randy Barker ’53, an agricultural economist who spent half his career in Asia supporting food security and sustainable rice growing, died July...

Professor Dan Bigelow presents "What is Econometrics?" This is the latest video in our series "Dictionary of Applied Economics."

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"What is Econometrics?": The Oregon State Dictionary of Applied Economics Professor Dan Bigelow answers the question, "What is Econometrics?" This is the seventeenth video in our series: The Oregon State Dictionary of Applied Econo...

Professor Steve Dundas presents "What is Discounting?" This is the latest video in our series "Dictionary of Applied Economics."

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What is Discounting? Professor Steve Dundas answers the question, "What is Discounting?" This is the sixteenth video in our series: The Oregon State Dictionary of Applied Economi...

Applied Economics Department- Oregon State University updated their phone number.

Professor Steve Dundas was a featured speaker at last week's huge launch event for “Believe It: The Campaign for Oregon State University” – OSU’s second university-wide fundraising and engagement campaign.

Professor Dundas was on program under the header “Reasons to Believe” at the beginning of the night and gave a 3 minute talk on environmental economics.

The campaign seeks to raise $1.75 billion to support OSU priority initiatives – including student access and success, faculty positions, academic programs, research, statewide community engagement programs, OSU Athletics and facilities on our Corvallis campus and at OSU-Cascades in Bend.

Congratulations to Steve and OSU on the start of this important initiative!

Professor John Antle is featured in this article:

“My research is really at this point focused on the economic potential for this new crop,” Antle told KOIN 6 News. “When h**p was legalized in 2018, there was a lot of excitement about it and people predicted that it might become one of the most valuable crops in Oregon, for example.”

The economics of h**p: OSU researchers lead the way The Global H**p Innovation Center at Oregon State University is the nation’s largest research center dedicated to studying h**p.

The College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University named Dr. Jeff Reimer as the interim department head for Applied Economics, effective September 1, 2022. Congratulations to Jeff!!

Jeff is replacing Dr. Jen Alix-Garcia who recently announced her decision to step down as department head in order to focus on other priorities, including her leadership of the College’s Sustainability Double Degree program.

Professor Reimer has been in the Department of Applied Economics at Oregon State University since 2005. His research program concerns topics in international trade, agricultural economics, price analysis, labor economics, water resources, and general equilibrium modeling. His teaching at OSU has focused on agricultural price analysis, international trade, the economics of globalization, and micro-economic theory.

Read about Nolan Carson, one of our wonderful undergraduate students!

https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/feature/leap-leadership

Leap into Leadership Nolan Carson | Environmental Economics and Policy | Sutherlin, OR Sustainability Chair of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity | CAS Ambassador Community Engagement and Leadership employee | LEAP Club President It Runs in the Family I'm a third generation Oregon State student and the sixth person in my fami...

One of the many ways students become involved in the Applied Economics department is by joining the AEC Academic Quiz Bowl team. The team meets weekly during the winter and spring terms in order to prepare for an annual national tournament held each summer at the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association’s meetings.

In 2022, the team traveled to Anaheim, CA to compete in the Academic Bowl. Team members included, from left to right, Halle Fisher, Andrew Boggs, Jonathan Roth, Keegan Gibbs and James Sterns (faculty advisor). Not pictured – Drew Jacobson and Kourtney Lehman, who were not able to travel to Anaheim.

There were 15 teams competing in the tournament from 10 universities. The OSU team had a record of 2 and 2, placing fifth in the tournament.

Congratulations to our Quiz Bowl Team!!

Congratulations Starr! (She is an emeritus professor in our department!)

Corvallis fiddler claims second national title Starr McMullen used to play the violin. Here's how the instruments are different and why the fiddle won her heart.

Professor Jeff Reimer is quoted in this article.

Economy is sending mixed signals, but could a recession be near? The economy is sending mixed signals right now.

What is a Common Property Resource? (Hint - if you fish or hunt, this is something you probably should know about)
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Episode 15 of the Dictionary of Applied Economics features Department Head and Professor Jennifer Alix-Garcia answering the question: What is a Common Property Resource?⁠
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Professor Jeff Reimer is quoted in this article!

Lumber prices are falling in Oregon and across the U.S. Could the housing market follow? U.S. lumber prices are falling dramatically, but that doesn't mean manufacturers can get their hands on enough lumber to offset supply shortages.

https://appliedecon.oregonstate.edu/appliedecon/celebrating-class-2022

Professor Dave Lewis was just named as the second holder of the Emery Castle Chair in Resource and Rural Economics! Congratulations to Dave!!

This Chair was founded by Emeritus Professor Emery N. Castle (1923-2017) to address issues in Oregon and nationally around resource and rural economics issues.

Professor Dave Lewis, who received his PhD from Oregon State University in 2005, specializes in environmental and natural resource economics. His research addresses economic issues related to land use, ecosystem service provision, and conservation science, and he uses microeconomic theory and micro-econometric tools to study how landowners make decisions, how land-use decisions affect ecosystem services, how the public values ecosystem services, and how conservation policy can be designed to provide ecosystem services.

Emery Castle passed away on October 2017 in Portland, Oregon, and this Chair continues in his honor. During his six decades as an active and internationally respected scholar, Emery Castle made outstanding contributions to agricultural and resource economics. Emery possessed a rare combination of scholarship and leadership. He served as OSU’s Dean of Faculty, Dean of the Graduate School, and Chair of the Department of Agricultural Economics (now Applied Economics).

From 1954 until he retired in 1993, five Oregon governors appointed Emery to Boards and Commissions that were focused on water resources and environmental quality. Emery chaired the National Rural Studies Committee from 1987 to 1997 and served as the inaugural Director of the OSU Rural Studies Program from 2001 to 2004. He was a fellow of the American Agricultural Economics Association, the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Department Head and Professor Jennifer Alix-Garcia presents "What is a Market Failure?" This is the latest video in our series "Dictionary of Applied Economics."

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What is a Market Failure? Professor Jennifer Alix-Garcia answers the question, "What is a Market Failure?" This is the fourteenth video in our series: The Oregon State Dictionary of A...

Professor Jeff Reimer is quoted extensively in this Daily Barometer opinion piece!

Social Addendum: Record low unemployment doesn’t have to be such an important headline Editor’s Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. At 2.6% in February, Benton County has the lowest unemployment rate in Oregon. That’s a good sign, but it’s essential to realize the unemployment rate is ...

Senior Instructor Christy Anderson Brekken is faculty mentor for four students as part of Oregon State University’s Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and the Arts program, which the local NAACP chapter partnered with to create this environmental wellness survey. Great work!!

Linn-Benton NAACP begins collecting data for environmental wellness survey The Linn-Benton NAACP has launched a survey collecting data on resident environmental health in an attempt to advocate for supportive policies. The survey, due on April 30, is targeted to assess the environmental wellness of Black, Indigineous and people of color residing in the Linn-Benton Counties...

Professor Sam Bell presents "What is a Carbon Tax?" The newest video in our series "Dictionary of Applied Economics."

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"What is a Carbon Tax?": The Oregon State Dictionary of Applied Economics Professor Sam Bell answers the question, "What is a Carbon Tax?" This is the thirteenth video in our series: The Oregon State Dictionary of Applied Economics...