Overview
A team of students led by an interdisciplinary group of faculty at the intersection of policy, economics, and computer science will use statistical and machine learning methods to assess and map the discourse of speeches (1919-2022) by applied economists on food and agricultural policy. Understanding the historical underpinnings of these policies and the political developments can provide insights into the relationship of food and agricultural policies to climate change and food security today. This project is adjacent to an NSF-funded project on wasted food and will provide opportunities to connect food and agricultural policies to social and environmental policies in the U.S.
To apply, or for more information, please see the Rhodes Information Initiative website.
PROJECT TEAM
Duke World Food Policy Center
- Norbert Wilson
Pratt School of Engineering, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Leslie Collins
- Boyla Mainsah
SPONSOR
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