Lovell Jarvis

Lovell "Tu" Jarvis is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics at the University of California, Davis. He serves as Faculty Director of Global Centers for Latin America and the Caribbean and Executive Director of the UC Davis Chile Life Sciences Innovation Center.

• International trade policy
• Agricultural economics
• Animal disease control

Dr. Jarvis's research focuses on the intersection of international commodity agreements and domestic policy in developing countries, particularly Latin America. His work examines the economic impacts of land reforms, trade liberalization, and animal disease management, including studies on foot-and-mouth disease, PRRS, and Chilean agricultural modernization. He also explores climate change adaptation and sustainable agriculture in arid regions and developing economies.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in agricultural biotechnology (rbST), epidemiological economics, and policy modeling for disease control. His interdisciplinary approach combines economic analysis with ecological research across diverse contexts, from Midwest swine farms to African rangelands.