David Abler

David Abler is a Professor of Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Economics and Demography and Department Head at Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on economic and environmental sustainability of agriculture, global food markets, natural resource economics, and climate change adaptation.

• Key Affiliation: Pennsylvania State University
• Role: Department Head, Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education

Abler's recent work explores nitrogen loss in the Chesapeake Bay, food demand elasticity analysis, and farm heterogeneity. His country expertise spans China, India, Mexico, and other nations, with a notable visiting professorship at Nanjing Agricultural University.

His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches bridging economics, environmental science, and agricultural policy. Key themes include sustainable resource use, economic modeling of agricultural systems, and behavioral economics in food markets.

• Scientific Awards: J. Lossing Buck Visiting Professor at Nanjing Agricultural University

Abler has advised Ph.D. students in topics ranging from greenhouse gas policies to labor market impacts of climate change. His collaborations span environmental stewardship and agricultural economics globally.