Liqing Li

Liqing Li is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Her work bridges environmental economics and policy, with a focus on non-market valuation, land conservation, and urban-rural environmental equity.

Education:

• B.A. Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2013)
• Ph.D. Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2020)

Research interests include examining the human-environment nexus using econometric methods for causal inference. She investigates valuation of environmental amenities, distributional impacts of conservation policies, and the role of urban green spaces in socio-economic contexts. Recent studies highlight marginalized communities' exposure to environmental risks and the economic implications of conservation programs on labor markets and land tenure.

Her work engages with contemporary issues such as pandemic-driven changes in human-nature interactions, the economic trade-offs of urban greening initiatives, and the socio-economic dimensions of wildlife restoration projects.

While specific grants and advising details are not listed here, her research aligns with Texas A&M AgriLife's mission to address agricultural, environmental, and community challenges through science-based solutions. She contributes to interdisciplinary teams exploring sustainable land use, climate adaptation, and equitable resource management.