Alan Love

H. Alan Love is a Professor at Washington State University’s College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences. His work bridges economics, agricultural systems, and market analysis.

• Education: Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics (UC Berkeley, 1988), M.S. in Agricultural and Applied Economics (University of Minnesota, 1982), B.A. in Agricultural Economics (University of Kentucky, 1977)

His research focuses on Industrial Organization, Information Economics, Supply Chains, and Applied Econometrics, particularly in agricultural and energy markets. Recent work explores energy economics, demand-side flexibility, and climate forecasting applications.

Article trends over time reveal a trajectory from market power analysis in agriculture to energy systems and climate economics. Key themes include contract design, supply chain dynamics, and regulatory impacts.

Scientific awards include:

• Outstanding Published Research Award (2008)
• Article of the Year (1999)
• Vice Chancellor’s Award for Research Team Excellence (1998)
• Quality of Research Discovery Award (1987)

He has advised numerous students and contributed to agricultural economics through publications, grants, and policy analysis.