Welcome to the Steinbach Research Group
We conduct collaborative and interdisciplinary research at the crossroad between applied economics and data science. We study issues involving agribusinesses, international trade and policy, health, and the environment.
Overview
We use modern statistical methods and big economic data to investigate the drivers and assess the domestic and foreign consequences of international trade and investment. Our thorough research provides policymakers and firms new insights into highly relevant global trade and investment policy issues.
We use advanced economic models and establishment-level business information to study the conduct and performance of firms operating in the agricultural and food industry.
We work on questions related to environmental pollutants, human and animal health, and invasive species. Our research uses causal inference methods to assess the impact of environmental contaminants such as air pollution, pesticides, and plant pollen on human well-being. We use novel data and innovative statistical techniques to investigate the causes and (unintended) side effects of the mental health crisis. We also work on questions related to the management of animal diseases and public health.
Please explore our publications and projects to learn more about our research activities.
Selected Recent Publications
Pre-Trends and Trade Effects of Temporary Trade Barriers, with Armen Khederlarian, Canadian Journal of Economics, 2024, forthcoming. [Paper]
Potential Implications of Trade Policy Shifts after the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election for the Agri-Food Sector, with Yasin Yildirim and Carlos Zurita, Food Policy, 2024, 129: 102741. [Paper]
U.S. Agricultural Trade Challenges Amid Climate and Geopolitical Disruptions, with Raghav Goyal, Xiting Zhuang, and Yasin Yildirim, Choices, 39(3): 1–7. [Paper]
Robust Policy Frameworks for Strengthening the Resilience and Sustainability of Agri-Food Global Value Chains, with Titus Awokuse, Sunghun Lim, and Fabio Santeramo, Food Policy, 2024, 127: 102714. [Paper]
Did Grain Futures Prices Overreact to the Russia-Ukraine War Due to Herding?, with Colin A. Carter, Journal of Commodity Markets, 2024, 35: 100422. [Paper]
Deep Trade Agreements and Agri-Food Global Value Chain Integration, with Dongin Kim and Carlos Zurita, Food Policy, 2024, 127: 102686. [Paper]
The Linder Hypothesis for Foreign Direct Investment Revisited, with Dongin Kim, Review of International Economics, 2024, 32(4): 1901–1928. [Paper]
News
IATRC Annual Meeting (December 2024)
Dr. Steinbach is co-organizing the annual meeting of the International Agricultural Trade Research Consortium (IATRC) in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Learn More.
Seminar Presentations (October 2024)
Dr. Steinbach presented research seminars at Auburn University and Louisiana State University on his new working paper with Carlos Zurita titled "Assessing the Impact of the Trade Facilitation Agreement on Agri-Food Global Value Chain Integration."
New Publications (September 2024)
Dr. Steinbach and team published several new papers in Food Policy and other academic journals. Learn More.
AAEA Annual Meeting (July 2024)
Steinbach Research Group members presented several invited papers and participated in various organized sessions at the 2024 AAEA Annual Meeting. Learn More.