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Rico Ihle is an Associate Professor in Agricultural Economics at Wageningen University, where he is part of the Rural Policy Group. He holds a PhD from Georg-August-Universität Göttingen in Germany. His research interests are comprehensive, focusing on economic policy analysis, agricultural food markets, and sustainability transformation within EU food systems. Dr. Ihle is recognized for his quantitative research methods and market policy analysis, and he has taught courses at leading universities, including the Technical University of Moldova and the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine. He has extensive expertise in various areas such as agricultural trade, food security, econometrics, and international trade, particularly pertaining to regions like Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. Dr. Ihle is currently supervising multiple PhD and MSc students and has organized study tours in several countries including Slovakia and Morocco. In 2024, he was elected as Secretary General of the International Network for the MBA Agribusiness and Commerce (AgriMBA).
Wageningen University • Wageningen, Netherlands
Teaching and research focused on agricultural economics, sustainability transformation, and quantitative research methods.
Master's programs are 2 years (120 ECTS). Admission decisions are usually issued within 6-8 weeks.