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Donald MacLaren is an Honorary Professorial Fellow in the Department of Economics at the University of Melbourne. He earned his PhD from Cornell University in 1970 and has held academic positions at the University of Aberdeen and the University of Melbourne, where he served as Head of the Agricultural Economics and Extension Section and Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies). His consulting work includes collaborations with the European Commission, OECD, and World Bank.
Education:
- PhD in Agricultural Economics, Cornell University (1970)
- BSc from University of Aberdeen
Research focuses on international trade policy with emphasis on agricultural markets. Primary interests include WTO agriculture negotiations, state trading enterprises, food safety regulations in global economies, and regional trade agreements. His work integrates theoretical modeling with empirical analysis to examine trade policy impacts.
Publications consistently address trade policy mechanisms and agricultural market distortions. Recent articles analyze special safeguard mechanisms, parastatal enterprises, and tariff structures under imperfect competition. The research demonstrates a sustained focus on how trade instruments affect commodity markets and welfare distribution.
Awards and Honors:
- Distinguished Fellow, Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (2014)
As a consultant and WTO panelist, he has advised on international trade disputes and policy design. He maintains affiliations with the Global Trade Analysis Project and International Agricultural Trade Research Consortium.
