George William Davis

George William Davis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Mississippi State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His research examines how policy and institutions influence health across the life cycle, with a focus on nutrition assistance programs, spatial analysis, and Bayesian statistical methods.

• Georgia State University - Ph.D. in Economics
• Georgia State University - M.A. in Economics
• University of Alabama at Birmingham - B.S. in Economics

Davis investigates topics such as:

• Policy impacts of universal free school meals and SNAP on health outcomes
• Measurement of latent health traits using Bayesian models
• Area-level health disparities in rural and indigenous communities
• Effects of pandemics on economic and health behaviors

His recent publications focus on spatial health analysis, pandemic-related behavioral changes, and school nutrition programs. Key themes include policy evaluation, latent trait modeling, and rural development applications.

Scientific distinctions:

• Research Fellow
• Social Science Research Fellow

Davis mentors graduate students while collaborating with institutions like the University of Mississippi Medical Center, USDA Economic Research Service, and Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. He also serves on the University Data Science Committee.