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Ben Schwab is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University. His academic career bridges agricultural economics with international development and health policy, maintaining active research collaborations with major global organizations.
His educational background includes:
- B.A. in Economics and Middle Eastern Studies from Rutgers University
- M.A. in Agricultural and Applied Economics from University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Ph.D. in Agricultural and Applied Economics from University of Wisconsin (2011)
Dr. Schwab's research program focuses on the intersection of international development, health, nutrition, and rural poverty. His work often employs rigorous impact evaluation methodologies to assess development interventions. Prior to joining Kansas State, he served as an Associate Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in the Poverty, Health and Nutrition Division, where he conducted large-scale evaluations across Africa and the Middle East in partnership with the World Food Programme, UNICEF, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the World Bank. His current research portfolio has expanded to include cannabis and hemp policy issues across the United States, alongside ongoing work with USAID's Feed the Future Innovation Lab on agricultural technology adoption.
His scholarly contributions appear in top-tier journals including the American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Journal of Health Economics, and World Development, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach that connects agricultural policy with health economics and development studies.
Dr. Schwab teaches AGEC 615: Global Agricultural Development at Kansas State University. His research program demonstrates strong external funding connections through collaborations with international organizations and government agencies focused on development impact assessment and agricultural policy analysis.
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