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Dr. Loretta M. Lynch is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Maryland's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Her expertise spans agricultural and resource policy analysis, with a focus on land policy, environmental economics, and spatially explicit policy design. She contributes to research on conservation practices, farmland preservation, and ecosystem service markets.
Education:
- B.A. in International Relations, University of California, Davis (1984)
- M.S. in Agricultural Economics, University of California, Davis (1989)
- Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of California, Berkeley (1996)
Dr. Lynch's research explores agricultural and environmental policy challenges, including invasive species, pesticide regulation, trade issues, and tax implications. Her work integrates economics experiments to refine spatially aware policy frameworks, particularly in farmland preservation and ecosystem service markets.
Recent publications highlight her contributions to reverse auction efficiency, ozone air quality valuation, and conservation easement effectiveness. Collaborations with scholars like Schilling, Duke, and Messer underscore her interdisciplinary approach.
