William Nganje

Research Areas: Food Economics, Financial Risk Analysis, and Agricultural Policy

Education: Ph.D. Agricultural Economics, University of Illinois, 1998

William is a Professor and the Chair of the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics at North Dakota State University. Their research is dedicated to risk analysis and policy cost-effectiveness, with specific concentrations in Food Safety, Food Defense, Food Import Safety, Obesity, and Policy Analysis. Bringing a wealth of expertise from a professional background involving food safety policy design and financial analysis of new technology, their contributions are enriched by real-world experiences, particularly collaborating with food industry partners to implement innovative policies like traceability. Beyond their primary focus, they also engage in significant work within experimental economics and behavioral finance, showcasing a multifaceted and comprehensive approach to their field.