معرفی
Benjamin Scharadin is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Colby College's Department of Economics. His research focuses on household food purchasing behaviors, food security, public policy impacts on dietary outcomes, and the application of USDA data to assess food environments. He teaches courses in microeconomics, research methods, and poverty studies.
Dr. Scharadin's work bridges applied econometrics with policy analysis, emphasizing how geographic, temporal, and socioeconomic factors influence household food choices. His research uses innovative methodologies to analyze USDA surveys and evaluate policy interventions aimed at improving diet quality and reducing food insecurity.
His recent articles explore topics such as food retail environment metrics, extreme weather impacts on food access, and pandemic-driven shifts in time use and dietary waste. The analysis consistently highlights the interplay between household decision-making and systemic policy structures.
No scientific awards have been listed for Dr. Scharadin. His teaching responsibilities include multiple sections of Principles of Microeconomics and Research Methods in Economics, reflecting his commitment to both undergraduate instruction and empirical research training.
