Monika Kaczała

Monika Kaczała is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Insurance at the Faculty of Finance and Insurance, University of Economics in Poznań, Poland. She holds a Doctorate in Economics (2005) and has been actively involved in academic and professional activities since 2005, with a career milestone as Assistant Professor since 2020. Her research focuses on agricultural insurance, risk management, and farmer risk perception, particularly in Polish agricultural contexts.

Dr. Kaczała's work emphasizes the intersection of economics, insurance systems, and climate risk. She has published 32 peer-reviewed articles, participated in 20 professional activities, and contributed to 2 research projects. Her key areas include analyzing crop insurance demand, government subsidy impacts, index insurance applications, and the psychological dimensions of risk perception among farmers.

Her research highlights systemic agricultural risks like drought and frost, exploring how farmers perceive and manage these risks through insurance mechanisms. She evaluates the effectiveness of public policy interventions and insurance product designs in mitigating agricultural vulnerabilities. Notable contributions include studies on income elasticity of agricultural insurance demand and the influence of social advertising on risk awareness.

Professional achievements include 4 significant milestones, though specific awards are not listed. She actively engages in international conferences and collaborates with institutions on agricultural risk management strategies. Her work integrates empirical analysis with policy recommendations to strengthen Poland's agricultural resilience frameworks.