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Kent Messer is the S. Hallock du Pont Professor of Applied Economics at the University of Delaware, affiliated with the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources and the Department of Applied Economics & Statistics. He serves as Director of the Center for Experimental and Applied Economics (CEAE) and co-PI/director for the USDA-funded Center for Behavioral and Experimental Agri-Environmental Policy Research (CBEAR).
- Ph.D. in Economics, Cornell University (2003)
- M.S. in Economics, University of Michigan (1999)
- B.A. in Economics, Grinnell College (1994)
Dr. Messer's research focuses on environmental conservation, behavioral responses to risk, and strategic public goods provision. His work integrates experimental economics with sustainable agricultural practices, particularly examining how economic incentives and behavioral factors influence water use, nutrient management, and conservation decision-making.
Recent publications highlight trends in behavioral agri-environmental policy, economic optimization for resource management, and experimental approaches to public goods dilemmas. His scholarly output bridges theoretical economic modeling with practical applications in agricultural and environmental policy.
- NSF EPSCoR Track-I grant ($23M) for coastal water systems research (2018-2023)
- USDA grants for behavioral economics studies in water quality and agricultural practices (2015-2020)
Dr. Messer leads the Center for Experimental and Applied Economics (CEAE) and co-directs CBEAR, a USDA-funded initiative applying behavioral economics to agri-environmental challenges. His work informs federal and state policy through randomized controlled trials and experimental design.
