Dr. Scott Rozelle

Professor

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Biography

Scott Rozelle is the Helen C. Farnsworth Professor of International Agricultural Policy and a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. He has a robust academic background, having received his BS from the University of California, Berkeley, and both his MS and PhD from Cornell University. Previously, he served as a professor at the University of California, Davis, and as an assistant professor at Stanford’s Food Research Institute, within the Department of Economics. His research primarily focuses on China, particularly agricultural policy, and he addresses critical issues such as supply, demand, and the implications of economic institutions for equity and efficiency. Rozelle's work has been published in leading academic journals, including Science and Nature. He has received various accolades for his achievements, including the Friendship Award in 2008 from the Chinese Premier for his contributions to scientific collaboration. Additionally, he plays an active role in numerous academic organizations, serving on the editorial boards of several journals and holding membership in organizations such as the American Economics Association and the International Association of Agricultural Economists.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Fellow

— Present

Stanford Center for China's Economy and Institutions • Stanford, CA

Leads research and policy development on agricultural economics in China.

Professor

— Present

University of California, Davis • Davis, CA

Conducted research and taught courses in agricultural economics.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford’s Food Research Institute • Stanford, CA

Engaged in research and teaching related to food economics.

Awards

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Friendship Award

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National Science Technology Collaboration Award

Courses

INTNLREL 33SI ECON 131 EASTASN 300 EALC 199 SYMSYS 190 EALC 198C OSPBEIJ 30

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
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