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Alan Yilan Xu is an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics at Fort Hays State University, specializing in applied economics with a focus on behavioral interventions and sustainability in food systems. His work bridges economic theory with real-world consumer behavior analysis.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics from The Ohio State University (2022)
- Master's in Economics from the University of Delaware
- Master's in Statistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dr. Xu's research integrates behavioral nudges and discrete choice modeling to explore sustainability-driven food choices, environmental valuation, and marketing impacts. He prioritizes empirical rigor through original survey and experimental data collection, addressing critical gaps in non-market valuation and consumer decision-making processes. His methodological approach emphasizes translating theoretical concepts into testable economic frameworks for food policy applications.
As an active scholar, he maintains professional visibility via Google Scholar, ORCID, LinkedIn, and Twitter (@alanyilan), though specific collaborative projects or institutional initiatives remain undocumented in available sources.
