Dr. Emma C. Stephens
Research Scientist
Bio-economist at the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre.
Office 2545
Current research and/or projects
- Identifying gaps in agricultural systems analysis and food security outcomes
- Quanitfying the value of beneficial insects in Prairie crops
Research and/or project statements
- Estimating and characterizing economic factors in agro-ecosystems
- Improved joint modeling of agricultural systems and food security
- Supporting inclusion of economic forces into agro-ecosystem resilience research
Professional activities / interests
- bio-economic modeling
- econometric analysis
- food security and food sovereignty
- agricultural commodity market analysis
Education and awards
- Ph.D. Economics, Cornell University, 2007
- B.Sc. Physics, McGill University, 1996
International experience and/or work
- Dissertation research in Kenya (2005-2007)
- Peace Corps Volunteer, Cameroon (1996-1999)
Key publications
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Snow, V, Stephens, E.C., Martin, G., van
2020 - View publication details
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Nicholson, C.F., Kopainsky, B., Stephens, E.C., Parsons, D., Jones, A.D., Garrett, J. & Phillips, E.L. (2020). Conceptual frameworks linking agriculture and food security. Nature Food, Vol. 1 (September), pages 541-551. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-020-00142-3
2020 - View publication details
Contact
Research facility
5403 1st Avenue South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4B1
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Affiliations
- Editor in chief, Agricultural Systems
- Professor of Economics, Pitzer College (CA)
Language
English
French