Dr. Xiaodong Du

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Biography

Sheldon (Xiaodong) Du is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His primary research areas are agricultural energy economics and understanding the production of agriculture. He focuses on the changing structures of agricultural practices in response to environmental, policy, and technological changes. Du also researches risk management related to crop insurance choices and analyzes commodity markets. His interests extend to traditional and renewable energy economics, alongside the implications of these factors for agricultural markets. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of how agricultural and energy policies can affect the economy.

Research Interests

Courses

Commodity Markets (AAE 322) Foundations of Agricultural Economics (AAE 641) Trading Futures in Commodity Markets (AAE 250)

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences