Lifeng Ren

Lifeng Ren
Degree
Ph.D.
Advisor
Justin Johnson and Stephen Polasky
Education

MS - Applied Mathematics, Agricultural and Resource Economics, UC Davis
BS - Agricultural Economics, Mathematics with Computer Science, Purdue University

Biography

Lifeng Ren is a Ph.D. candidate in Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota. His research specializes in environmental and resource economics, spatial economics, ecosystem services, and climate change. He applies methodologies, including machine learning and spatial general equilibrium modeling. Lifeng's work explores the economic impacts of climate change and extreme weather events, focusing on the trade-offs between equity and efficiency in landscape management.

Areas of Interest

  • Environmental and Resource Economics
  • Spatial Economics