Karlijn Morsink

Professor Karlijn Morsink is a distinguished academic teaching and researching in the field of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of California-Davis. With a robust background in development economics, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her current role. Professor Morsink is also an associate professor of Economics at Utrecht University, a senior researcher at the Development Economics Group at Wageningen University, and serves as the program director of development economics at the Center for the Economic Analysis of Risk (CEAR) at Georgia State University. She earned her Ph.D. in development economics from the University of Twente, where she developed a keen interest in the dynamics of economic development and its impact on society. Her research primarily focuses on index insurance, conflict, and household welfare, areas in which she has made significant contributions through her scholarly work. Her studies aim to understand and mitigate the economic vulnerabilities faced by households, particularly in conflict-prone regions. Professor Morsink's work on index insurance is particularly notable, as it explores innovative financial instruments designed to protect farmers and households from adverse weather conditions and other risks. Her research has been instrumental in shaping policies and strategies that enhance economic resilience and welfare. In addition to her research, Professor Morsink is deeply committed to teaching and mentoring the next generation of economists. She is known for her engaging teaching style and her ability to inspire students to explore complex economic issues critically. Her dedication to education and research continues to make a significant impact on the field of economics and beyond.