Research

Peer Review Publications

Lacy, K., Orazem, P. F., & Schneekloth, S. (2022). Measuring the American farm size distribution. American Journal of Agricultural Economics. http://doi.org/10.1111/ajae.12318

Lacy, K., Schaefer, K. A., Scheitrum, D. P., & Klein, K. Y. (2021). The economic value of genetically engineered mosquitoes as a Malaria control strategy depends on local transmission rates. Biotechnology Journal, 2100373. https://doi.org/10.1002/biot.202100373

Lacy, K., Ward, R., Bordigioni, M., Emm, S., Allen, K., & Whyte, A. (2021). Issues and Implications of New Conversations Around Meat Supply in the West. Western Economics Forum, 19(1), 21-32.

Lacy, K., Parker, E., Shapoval, O., & Sørenson, T. (2020). A Fire Sale for an Incombustible Commodity: Entry and Exit in the Helium Market. Applied Economics Teaching Resources (AETR), 2(4), 20-33.

Kiesel, K., Zuo, N., Plakias, Z.T., Peña-Lévano, L.M., Barkley, A., Lacy, K., Hanson, E. and Treme, J. (2020). Enhancing Student Engagement in a Changing Academic Environment-Tested Innovations for Traditional Classes and Online Teaching. Applied Economics Teaching Resources (AETR), 2(3), 16-28.

Lacy, K., Sørensen, T. & Gibbons, E. (2019). Government Cheese: A Case Study of Price Supports. Applied Economics Teaching Resources (AETR), 2(1), 14-35.

Lacy, K. & Huffman, W.E. (2016). Consumer Demand for Potato Products and Willingness-to-Pay for Low-Acrylamide, Sulfite-Free Fresh Potatoes and Dices: Evidence from Lab Auctions. Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 41(1), 116-137.

Miranowski, J. A. & Lacy, K. M. (2017). When Do Resistance Management Practices Pay for the Farmer and Society? The Case of Western Corn Rootworm. AgBioForum, 19(2), 173-183.

Extension Publications

Emm, S., Lacy, K., Bordigioni, M., Bishop, C., & Chichester, L. (2021). Changes in Behavior of Local Meat Consumers due to COVID-19 in Nevada. Journal of the NACAA, 14(2). 

Research Brief

Lacy, K., Bordigioni, M., Ward, R., Emm, S., Allen, K., & Whyte, A. (2021). Consumer Preferences For Locally Raised Beef. Western Rural Development Center. February 2021.

Professional Publications

Harris, T. R., Helmar, M., Kataikas, A., Dominguez, M., Bordigioni, M., & Lacy, K. (2021). Nevada Meat Processing Study: Phase I. University Center for Economic Development: Report prepared for CABNR Dean’s Office.

Harris, T. R., Kataikas, A., Dominguez, M., Lacy, K., Bordigioni, M., Hastings, J., & Helmar, M. (2021). Nevada Meat Processing Study: Phase 2, Potential for Commercial Slaughter/Processing Facility. Report prepared for CABNR Dean’s Office.

Work Under Review

“Knowledge gains and household adoption fo genetically engineered potatoes: the role of information and agreement” (with Wallace Huffman and Jonathan McFadden)

Work in Progress

“Reducing malnutrition and improving child health during the era of climate change: Is health insurance effective?” (with Anaka Aiyar and Dilek Uz)

“The distribution of ranch sizes in the U.S.”

“Shifting preferences for locally raised beef and consumer shopping patterns”

“Experimental Evidence on how Budgets, Prices, and Nudges Affect Conservation Behavior” (with Peter Orazem)

“The simultaneous adoption of resistance management practices to control weeds” (with J. Arbuckle)