About
David R. Lee is an International Professor at the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University. He holds a BA from Amherst College (1972), MA and PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1980/1981). His research bridges economic development, agriculture, and environmental sustainability, focusing on food security, climate change impacts, and policy interventions. He has advised global institutions like the World Bank, FAO, and USAID, and received the World Bank Green Award twice (2007, 2011).
Education:
- PhD in Applied Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1981)
- MA in Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1980)
- BA in Economics, Amherst College (1972)
Research Interests: Dr. Lee explores how economic policies can enhance sustainable agriculture while mitigating environmental degradation. His work emphasizes climate-smart practices, technology diffusion among smallholders, and gender dynamics in resource use. Recent studies include analyzing religious networks' role in information sharing and bioenergy systems' climate mitigation potential.
Awards:
- World Bank Green Award (2007, 2011)
Teaching & Advising: Teaches International Trade and Finance and Natural Resources and Economic Development. Mentors graduate students in development economics. No specific grants listed, but extensive consultancy work with global institutions reflects applied research impact.
Global Engagement: Conducted research in ~30 countries across Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and beyond. Served as visiting scholar at FAO, USDA, and universities in Italy, Netherlands, Venezuela, and Honduras.
