Nicholas D Paulson

Nicholas D Paulson is an Associate Head, Gardener Hinderliter Professor, and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on agricultural risk management, crop insurance, technological innovation, and policy analysis.

He has received notable awards including the AAEA Distinguished Teaching Award (2015) and NACTA Educator Award (2012), reflecting his commitment to teaching and outreach. His recent work addresses issues such as commodity storage costs, basis risk in crop insurance, and the impact of renewable energy policies on technological change.

Paulson collaborates widely on agricultural economics and environmental policy research, with a focus on practical applications for farming communities and policymakers.