Kalyn T. Coatney

Dr. Kalyn T. Coatney is a Professor at Mississippi State University (MSU), affiliated with the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. His expertise spans agricultural economics, game theory, and industrial organization. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Wyoming, alongside M.S. and B.S. degrees in Agribusiness.

Research interests include analyzing agricultural markets, construction bidding strategies, and consumer behavior. His work often intersects with policy implications, such as broadband adoption in rural areas and corruption dynamics in institutional environments. Dr. Coatney has published extensively in journals like the Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics and Meat and Muscle Biology.

Recent studies focus on optimizing cattle breeding practices, beef carcass quality, and strategic auction mechanisms. He received the Excellence in Upper Level Undergraduate Teaching Award from MSU’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

His research has practical applications in livestock marketing, construction cost management, and environmental policy. Collaborations with the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station underscore his commitment to applied agricultural research.