Sean Posey

Dr. Sean Posey serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Science at Tennessee State University's College of Agriculture, where he joined in August 2023. His research integrates economic theory with practical field applications in developing regions.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D in Agriculture and Applied Economics from the University of Georgia
• M.S. in Agriculture and Food and Resource Economics from Michigan State University
• B.S. in Food and Resource Economics from the University of Florida

Dr. Posey's research program examines development economics through value chain analysis in agricultural contexts, behavioral economics focusing on intra-household resource allocation, and game-theoretic modeling of international trade dynamics. His fieldwork in Ghana specifically investigates market structures for groundnut production and food safety interventions in informal processed food markets, often employing experimental methodologies to address market failures and institutional constraints.

His recent working papers demonstrate a cohesive research trajectory centered on economic development challenges in Ghana, with emphasis on empirical validation of theoretical models through field experiments. The publications collectively address market inefficiencies in agricultural value chains, household economic behavior under resource constraints, and public health interventions in informal food systems, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach bridging agricultural economics, development studies, and behavioral science.