Alexis H. Villacis
Assistant Professor
Morrison School of Agribusiness | W. P. Carey School of Business | Arizona State University
I am an applied microeconomist studying the social welfare implications of agricultural production, with a particular interest in food security, behavioral economics, and climate change.
I obtained my Ph.D. in Agricultural and Applied Economics from Virginia Tech. I also have a M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University, and a B.Sc. in Agribusiness Management from Zamorano University.
Some of my recent publications:
- Villacis, A., Kopp, T., & Mishra, A. (2024). “Agricultural Marketing Channels and Market Prices: Evidence from High-Value Crop Producers in India.” Economic Analysis and Policy. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eap.2024.02.004. [Open Access]
- Ajewole, K., Mishra, A., & Villacis, A. (2024). “Acreage and Farm Investments Decisions Amidst Uncertainty: A Case Study of Rural India.” Agribusiness. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/agr.21903.
- Villacis, A., & Badruddoza S. (2023). “Using Artificial Intelligence to Predict and Prevent Future Food Insecurity.” Georgetown Journal of International Affairs. 24(2), 191-197. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/gia.2023.a913645. [Click here for a Pre-print]
- Villacis, A., Bloem J., & Mishra, A. (2023). “Aspirations, Risk Preferences, and Investments in Agricultural Technologies.” Food Policy. 102477. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodpol.2023.102477. [Click here for a Pre-print]
- Villacis, A., Badruddoza S., Mayorga, J., & Mishra, A. (2023). “The Role of Recall Periods When Predicting Food Insecurity: A Machine Learning Application in Nigeria.” Global Food Security. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gfs.2023.100671. [Click here for a Pre-print]
Contact
Alexis H. Villacis
Morrison School of Agribusiness
W. P. Carey School of Business
Arizona State University
7231 E. Sonoran Arroyo Mall
Santan Hall, Office 235K
Mesa, AZ 85212
E-mail: Alexis.Villacis@asu.edu
Phone: (480)-727-1408
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