Research

An intentional approach to problem-solving

Impactful By Design

We conduct society-relevant, applied research on economic issues related to agriculture, the environment and natural resources. Whether focusing on water quality or agricultural policy or investigating the impact of biotechnology or the supply and demand of agricultural commodities, we address questions and deliver solutions for real-world problems.

Multi-disciplinary in scope, we partner with experts across the university. And students play a prominent role in our globally-ranked scholarship, driven by well-respected and well-published faculty and sustained by state and federal grants.

Our Ph.D. program is one of the best in the world. In rankings based on quality-adjusted journal citations, our program ranked #5 internationally in Resource and Environmental Economics, #5 in Agricultural Economics, and #6 in Resource and Agricultural Economics. It also ranked 2nd among economics Ph.D. programs by the Southern Economic Journal in the field of agricultural economics and 5th in a ranking based on peer evaluations.

Brown Recognized as 2024-25 RTI University Scholar

ARE Associate Professor Zachary Brown was one of four academics selected to participate in the 2024-25 RTI University Scholars Program.

PhD Student Places 2nd in AAEA Extension Competition

As a finalist, Economics PhD Student John Robinson had the opportunity to present his research on the profitability of grain storage in North Carolina.

30th Annual Camp Resources Conference Held in Asheville, NC

The event explored pressing environmental issues through research presentations, discussions and networking opportunities.

Top 10 Ag Econ Department in the World

RePEc.org, 2024

Faculty Expertise

Through their research, our faculty address questions and provide answers to real-world problems — whether focused on water quality, agricultural policy, renewable energy or food systems. This research impacts local, regional, national and international communities in meaningful ways.

Agricultural Marketing

Agricultural, Environmental and Food Law

Applied Econometrics

Bioeconomics

Development Economics

Energy Economics and Policy

Environmental Economics

Food and Nutrition

International Trade

Labor and Health

Natural Resource Economics and Management

Prices, Markets and Policy

Sustainability

Seminars and Workshops

We offer multiple opportunities for students to interact with renowned experts in the field as well as their peers. To be exposed to diverse, cutting-edge research as well as present their own. Search our seminars and workshops to learn something new.

CEnREP Colloquia

Join faculty and students in this bi-monthly, informal forum to present research and receive project feedback.

TREE Seminar Series

In partnership with RTI and Duke University, the Triangle Resource and Environmental Economics (TREE) series features some of the brightest minds in the field.

Economics of Agriculture

Engage with respected faculty from around the country as they present their research in this regularly-scheduled seminar series.

NC State Economics Seminar Series

Each month, hear reputable researchers share their findings on a variety of compelling microeconomics topics.

Camp Resources

Grow your network with this annual workshop for graduate students and young professionals, presenting research sketches and full-length talks.

Ag Student Brownbag

Join your peers for this presentation series in which students and faculty are invited to share new research and methods.