Welcome to the Steinbach Research Group
Welcome to the Steinbach Research Group
We use advanced statistical methods and economic models to examine the drivers of international trade and investment, assessing their domestic and global impacts. Our research provides policymakers and businesses with data-driven insights to navigate trade policy, market disruptions, and economic shifts.
Leveraging firm-level data and economic modeling, we study the conduct and performance of businesses in the agricultural and food sectors. Our work informs strategies for improving resilience, managing risk, and enhancing competitiveness in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
At the intersection of applied economics, agricultural policy, and data science, we develop practical solutions to pressing challenges in trade, agribusiness, and risk management. By translating complex economic issues into actionable insights, we support farmers, industry leaders, and policymakers in making informed decisions.
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, 2025, 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]
Dr. Steinbach is co-organizing the annual meeting of the International Agricultural Trade Research Consortium (IATRC) in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Learn More.
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.