Dr. Xuche Gong

Overview

Biography

Dr. Xuche Gong joined the Department of Agricultural Economics at Mississippi State University as an assistant professor after earning his Ph.D. at Iowa State University. Dr. Gong's research interests lie in the intersections between agricultural production economics, risk management, and environmental economics. His work delves into the fundamental elements shaping farmers’ decision-making with regard to risk management, production, and technology choices, and examines the effects of these choices on environmental implications and social welfare. Employing robust microeconomic theory and comprehensive empirical data analysis, his work is dedicated to enhancing farmer welfare and promoting positive environmental outcomes through insightful and effective policy evaluations.

Education

• Iowa State University, Doctor of Philosophy, Agricultural Economics
• Michigan State University, Master of Science, Ag, Food & Resource Econ

Research/Extension Interests

Risk Management
Agricultural Production and Policy
Behavioral Economics
Environmental Economics

Teaching Interests

Quantitative methods
Agricultural economics
Microeconomics
Agricultural Production and Policy
Behavioral Economics

Websites

• Mississippi Agricultural and Life Sciences
• Xuche Gong - Personal website