Dr. Norbert Wilson

Biography

Norbert Lance Weston Wilson serves as a Professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University, where he is also the Community Director of the World Food Policy Center and an Affiliate of the Duke Center for International Development. His academic expertise lies in areas of food economics, public policy, and health behavior, focusing on the economic implications of food-related issues. With a Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis, Wilson's research work spans various topics, including food waste reduction, dietary habits among different socio-economic groups, and the economics of food labeling. His contributions to the field are evident through numerous publications addressing food security, nutrition standards, and consumer behavior related to food choices. Wilson's work seeks to improve food systems, aiming for equitable solutions to food access and sustainability challenges. His commitment to research and education in the realm of food policy continues to impact the field significantly, driving conversations around the pressing issues of food economics and health equity.

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