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James Mjelde is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and Texas A&M AgriLife. He holds a B.S. in Fish and Wildlife Management and Biology from Montana State University, followed by an M.S. in Applied Economics and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Montana State University and University of Illinois, respectively.
His research focuses on forecasting systems design, decision modeling dynamics, natural resource economics, energy markets, and pricing mechanisms. Key areas include analyzing commodity price dynamics, policy impacts on agricultural value chains, and transportation accessibility for rural elderly populations.
Mjelde has contributed to studies on energy demand systems, grading pattern disparities across academic departments, and the economic valuation of ecotourism resources like the Korean DMZ. His work frequently employs contingent valuation methods and econometric models to assess policy implications and market behaviors.
Mjelde's affiliations include Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and AgriLife Research, emphasizing applied research for agricultural and environmental challenges. His publications reflect interdisciplinary approaches to solving complex issues in resource management, transportation equity, and sustainable development.
