Aaron J. Staples
PhD Student & Research Assistant in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University
Agricultural & Applied Economics Association Graduate Student Section Chair-Elect
MS in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University BA in Economics from Westfield State University
My Research Interests
Local Food Systems
Buy local. Eat local. Drink local. Consumer preference for local food and drink has generated more regionally diverse food systems. I am interested in the continued growth of local value chains, placing emphasis on local beer, hops, and grain.
Behavioral Economics
Behavioral economics incorporates psychology into economic theory, explaining the underlying biases and heuristics driving consumer decision making. I enjoy applying behavioral economics to consumer preference for food and drink.
Sustainability
How will industry and agriculture adapt to climate change? I am particularly interested in exploring how climate change affects food value chains as well as uncovering how producers can market these sustainability initiatives to consumers.
Curriculum Vitae
Contact
staple71@msu.edu
446 W Circle Drive East Lansing, MI
