Albert K. Boaitey
PhD · Agricultural & Resource Economics
I am a Senior Lecturer at the School of Agriculture and Environment, Massey University New Zealand. I hold a PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics from the University of Alberta, Canada. I completed my Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Agricultural Economics at the University of Ghana and the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, respectively. Previously, I served on the faculty at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls, USA, and Newcastle University, UK. Currently, I am an Associated Graduate Faculty member at the University of Guelph, Canada, and a Visiting Lecturer at Newcastle University. I also serve as the Lead Researcher for the Corporate Food Net Zero Initiative and am a co‑founder of Africa Mind Mine.
Recent Updates
Published book chapter in Elgar Encyclopedia of Food and Society.
New paper published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Economics on animal welfare and dietary choice.
Launched the Corporate Food Net Zero Initiative as Lead Researcher.
Research Focus
My work examines livestock sustainability, climate mitigation, animal welfare, food systems, and agricultural policy. I use empirical, behavioural, and stated‑preference methods to understand how producers, consumers, and institutions respond to environmental and technological change.
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Recent Publications
Full list available on the Publications page.
Recent Talks
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