Research Overview

Dissertation work: My dissertation papers focus on water infrastructure, water affordability, nutrient runoff, and agro-environmental policies in the US. I have used both primary data that I collected through surveys and secondary data in my research projects. I have also worked in interdisciplinary teams where I have collaborated with Agronomists and Civil Engineers. 

Research agenda: I want to use both stated and revealed preference tools to study water and agro-environmental policies. Most of my works in progress are related to water, but in the future, I want to explore issues related to climate, forests, land use, and disaster management. While most of my current work is based in the US, I am looking forward to engaging more in projects in developing countries. 

Research Projects

Job Market Paper

"Aging infrastructure, affordability, and legacy costs: Consumers’ willingness to pay for risk reduction", Sampriti Sarkar*, Frank Lupi 

Presentation: AERE 2024, AAEA 2024 

Papers under review 

• "Modeling midwestern corn yield response to Phosphorus fertilizer in Michigan", Sampriti Sarkar, Frank Lupi 

Presentation: Best Presentation Award, AFRE Qualifying Examination, 2023;  3rd Position in Best Presentation Award, GAC, MSU, 2023; AAEA 2022

• "Do Vulnerability to Climate Risks and Climate Change Mitigation Policies Influence Public Concern about Climate Change?" Xin Lan, Sampriti Sarkar, Zhicheng Xu, Joseph A. Hamm 

Working Papers

• "Analyzing phosphorus concentrations in Midwestern agricultural watershed: climate change and policies", Sampriti Sarkar, Molly Sears, Preet Lal, Frank Lupi. (Draft available on request)

 Presentation: AAEA 2024

Work in progress

• "Household water rate affordability by income levels and population trends", Sampriti Sarkar, Frank Lupi  

Presentation: AAEA 2023

• "A positive math programming approach to analyze extensive and intensive margin changes under different phosphorus policies", Sampriti Sarkar, Frank Lupi 

Presentation: AAEA 2023

• "Stated willingness to pay for improvements in drinking water services in a Mexican municipality with high underground concentrations of fluoride" Martinez, Sarkar*