Biography

Yining Wu is a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Tennessee’s Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and the Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs. Her research focuses on environmental and resource economics, agricultural economics, and applied econometrics. She also has a focus on how environmental changes and policy decisions impact ecosystem services and economic outcomes.

She earned her Ph.D. in Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics from The Ohio State University. Her dissertation examined the economic impacts of water quality degradation on recreational fishing and the carbon sequestration benefits of agricultural management practices. Wu continues to lead and collaborate on projects related to harmful algal blooms, conservation incentives, and sustainable land use.

In addition to her research, Yining brings a strong commitment to teaching and mentorship, having served as an instructor and teaching assistant at Ohio State across courses in environmental economics, sustainability, and econometrics. Her work has been recognized with multiple awards and fellowships, reflecting both her academic excellence and contributions to the field.

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Education

• Ph.D., Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics, The Ohio State University
• M.S., Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics, The Ohio State University
• B.S., Agricultural and Forestry Economics and Management, China Agricultural University
• B.S., Agriculture Economics, Oklahoma State University

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Research

Crop Rotation and the Impact on Soil Carbon in the US Corn Belt