John F. Hoddinott

John F. Hoddinott is the H.E. Babcock Professor of Food and Nutrition Economics and Policy at Cornell University's College of Human Ecology. He previously served as Deputy Division Director at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) from 2002–2015 and has been a research associate at the University of Oxford's Centre for the Study of African Economies since 1997.

• B.A. in Economics, University of Toronto (1984)
• M.A. in Economics, York University (1986)
• D.Phil. in Economics, University of Oxford (1989)

Hoddinott's research focuses on poverty, hunger, and undernutrition in low- and middle-income countries. He specializes in evaluating social protection programs (e.g., PROGRESA, Bolsa Família, Productive Safety Net Programme) and analyzing intrahousehold resource allocation, agricultural interventions, and early childhood nutrition's long-term economic impacts. His work spans Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Mali, and other nations.

Recent publications examine cash/food transfer modalities and sustainable poverty reduction strategies in Bangladesh. He has authored 8 books and over 120 peer-reviewed articles, with citations in major media outlets like The New York Times and The Economist.

• Top 5% global economist ranking (IDEAS/RePEc)

Hoddinott has delivered over 200 presentations to academic, governmental, and community audiences. His fieldwork includes living in rural Kenya and Mali, and he has contributed to global debates on food policy reforms and aid allocation strategies.