Zhengfei Guan joined the faculty in 2006. He teaches agricultural finance, at both the undergraduate and graduate level. His research interests are in the areas of applied econometrics, finance, production and environmental economics. His current research focuses on firm performance measurement and issues related to energy and environmental conservation.
Professional Interests
- Stochastic frontier analysis
- Investment, capital structure, and firm performance
- Real options pricing in environmental conservation programs
- Energy use in greenhouse operations
- Production modeling
- China agricultural and environmental issues
Selected Publications
Guan, Z. and A. Oude Lansink (2006). “The Source of Productivity Growth in Dutch Agriculture: A Perspective from Finance.” American Journal of Agricultural Economics 88: 644-656.
Guan, Z., A. Oude Lansink, M. van Ittersum, and A. Wossink (2006). “Integrating Agronomic Principles into Production Function Specification: A Dichotomy of Growth Inputs and Facilitating Inputs.” American Journal of Agricultural Economics 88: 203-214.
Guan, Z., A. Oude Lansink, A. Wossink, and R. Huirne (2005). “Damage Abating Inputs: A Comparison of Conventional and Organic Farming Systems.” European Review of Agricultural Economics 32: 167-189.
Guan, Z. (2005). Econometric Analysis of Agricultural Production: New Primal Perspectives. Wageningen, Netherlands: Ponsen & Looijen BV.
Guan, Z. and A. Oude Lansink (2003). “Input Disposability and Efficiency in Dutch Arable Farming.” Journal of Agricultural Economics 54: 467-478.
Funded Research Projects
- Ethanol or Conservation? Designing and Pricing Conservation Contracts with Real Options
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