Degrees & Credentials:
B.A. Economics and Management, Handong Global University, South Korea (2011)
M.A. Economics, Seoul National University, South Korea (2015)
Ph.D. Economics, Iowa State University (2021)
Interests & Expertise:
Agricultural Innovation and Technology Adoption
Environmental Economics
Climate Change
Discrete Choice Modeling
Biography:
Seungki Lee is an agricultural economist. His areas of expertise include agricultural economics, environmental and resource economics, and industrial organization. Seungki’s research at present focuses on R&D activities and the impact of new technologies in the agricultural sector. Specifically, his current projects are centered on advances in biotechnologies, such as genetically engineered seeds, with a specific emphasis on uncovering their implications on farmers' welfare, environmental effects, and sustainability to climate change.