News

Minnesota crop land prices were down in 2017, but may be starting to stabilize

Prices for farmland declined across Minnesota in 2017, another sign of a weak farm economy that's been plagued by low crop prices and reduced incomes for the past four years.  ApEc Professor Ward Nefstead comments.

Why you can eat Quinoa with a clean conscience

Many are left with the impression that eating quinoa in the wealthy North was robbing food off the table in parts of the Global South. Professor Marc Bellemare explains why that's not quite so.

People outside Twin Cities hope for Super Bowl benefit

Communities outside of the Twin Cities look to capitalize on Super Bowl LII but Professor Mike Boland isn't so sure their expectations are realistic.

Mexico and Hungary tried junk food taxes - and they seem to be working

The case for junk food tax in America. Professor Marc Bellemare comments.

Pass tax reform or move on, N.D. senator says at Minneapolis Fed conference

"Either do it or shut," Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., said about tax reform Tuesday at a conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Uncertainty has delayed investment." Professor and State Economist Laura Kalambokidis comments.

Events

Undergraduate Commencement Reception

May 11, 2018
ApEc and AgEd Annual Luncheon

2017 Outstanding Alumni Award

October 16, 2017
International Dinner

May 12, 2017
Rob King Retirement Reception

May 25, 2017

ApEc in the News

Professor Bellemare Featured in US News

Environment and animal rights groups have praised Chipotle for its sustainable and humane practices, but its recent food poisoning outbreaks illustrate the challenges that can come with living up to this image....Professor Bellemare comments.

Professors Terry Roe and Rodney Smith Featured in L'Economiste
Near-Perfect Grain Conditions Cause Price Changes

Commodity prices on the whole, not just for grain, are on their way down, including for natural gas, minerals and other commodities, said Ed Usset.

Publications

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Seminars

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  • Environmental and Resource Economics
  • Public Sector Economics
  • Trade and Development

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