Research

I study the dynamics of global poverty and sustainable international agricultural development. Economic theory suggests assets – physical, human, financial, and social capital – and market access play key roles in facilitating development, while risk and vulnerability, especially in the context of agriculture, affect sustainability. Grounded in this theory, my research spans three areas: risk and resilience, agricultural insurance and financial markets, and rural livelihood programs. I use economic theory, employ simulation-based methods, and apply rigorous econometric techniques to empirically analyze the impact of agricultural development interventions on the lives of poor and vulnerable households in developing countries. 

I love doing fieldwork. I learn a lot from my interactions in the field. I've implemented projects with extensive data collection activities in Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and Nepal. Some pictures of fieldwork activities in various settings are below. 

Publications and working papers can be found on my google scholar page.