Richard Barichello

Richard Barichello is a Professor in the Department of Food and Resource Economics at the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, University of British Columbia (UBC), where he serves as Graduate Advisor for Agricultural Economics. His academic career spans over four decades with significant contributions to agricultural policy analysis and international trade economics, particularly focused on Southeast Asia.

His educational background includes a PhD in Economics (1979) and MA in Economics (1972) from the University of Chicago, and a BA in Agricultural Economics (1969) from UBC. This foundation supports his expertise in complex policy analysis and economic modeling.

Dr. Barichello's research centers on agricultural policy instruments, quota systems, trade reform, and development economics with special emphasis on Indonesia and Southeast Asia. His work examines capitalization of government program benefits, raw material export bans, and the intersection of agricultural policy with poverty reduction. Current research increasingly addresses pandemic impacts on food systems and sustainable resource management.

Analysis of his recent publications (2015-2024) reveals persistent focus on agricultural trade dynamics, policy risk assessment, and Southeast Asian economic development. Key thematic threads include dairy industry economics, food price inflation mechanisms, and the complex relationship between globalization, poverty, and food security - often using Indonesia as a critical case study.

No scientific awards are explicitly documented in the provided materials.

As Graduate Advisor for Agricultural Economics, Dr. Barichello mentors students in the Master of Food and Resource Economics program. His extensive policy engagement includes advising Vietnam's Prime Minister (1995-97), Harvard Institute for International Development collaborations in Indonesia (1986-88), and leadership as Department Head (1988-1994), indicating substantial grant-funded research and international policy influence.

His international project work includes the Customs and Economic Management Project with Indonesia's Department of Finance and co-presenting agricultural policy training for Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture (1994-97), demonstrating sustained engagement with Southeast Asian economic institutions through interdisciplinary policy teams.