Genti Kostandini

Dr. Genti Kostandini is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. His research explores intersections between immigration policy, agricultural labor markets, economic development, and climate adaptation. Contact: gentik@uga.edu.

• Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (2008)
• M.S., Agricultural Economics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (2004)
• B.S., Agricultural Economics, University of Arkansas (2002)

Dr. Kostandini's work focuses on quantifying the economic impacts of immigration enforcement mechanisms (e.g., E-Verify, 287(g) mandates) on agricultural sectors and immigrant populations. He also investigates climate risk mitigation strategies in African agriculture through drought-tolerant crops, index insurance, and technology adoption. His research integrates industrial organization principles with agribusiness applications.

Recent publications analyze immigration enforcement impacts on housing and labor markets, economic feasibility of agricultural technologies, and gender dynamics in smallholder farming systems across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean. His work employs econometric modeling and policy evaluation frameworks.