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Sven Anders is a Professor in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta. His research primarily focuses on resource economics and environmental sociology, with particular interests in agricultural economics, food systems, supply chains, and agri-food trade. He has investigated consumer preferences and firm behavior regarding food quality, safety, product differentiation, and competition in grocery retailing. In his research, he employs behavioral experimental economic methods to study environmental and climate-related adoption behaviors in agriculture and energy. His extensive travels throughout Sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia have facilitated collaborative work that informs his curiosity about the significant roles agriculture, food, and energy play in relation to climate change. Through his work, he shapes the understanding of how economic certification systems and labeling impact food standards and international agri-food marketing and trade.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB
Teaches courses and conducts research in resource economics and environmental sociology.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management