Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics

Director, Modernizing Extension and Advisory Services

Associate Professor, Agricultural and Consumer Economics

Degrees

PhD, 1998, University of Minnesota

MPP, 1985, Harvard University

BA, 1983, Wheaton College

Emphasis

Food Systems

• Production
• Sustainability
• Social/Economic

Food Security

• Availability of food
• Access to food
• Utilization of Food
• Nutrition

Dr. McNamara is a health economist and consumer economist, and his research addresses policy-relevant questions facing consumers and society. His focus lies in extension, consumer, health, and agricultural economics and rural development. His research concentrates on health-related themes and it seeks to inform public debates and discussions surrounding nutrition and food policy issues. Dr. McNamara has been involved in international development activities since 1982.

Countries or regions of collaborations 

Western and Central Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central America.

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