Gail Cramer Explained

Gail Cramer is an American agricultural economist and academic. He is a professor emeritus at Louisiana State University.^[1] Cramer has made significant contributions to the field of agricultural economics.

Education

Cramer earned his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Washington State University, followed by a Master of Science (MS) from Michigan State University, and a Ph.D. from Oregon State University, all in agricultural economics.^[2]

Academic career

Gail Cramer served as the Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness at Louisiana State University (LSU) from 2000 to 2016.^[3] Prior to that, he held the L.C. Carter Chair at the University of Arkansas from 1987 to 2000. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Assistant, Associate, and Professor at Montana State University from 1967 to 1987.

Research work

Cramer co-authored and co-edited several books and contributed to over 220 publications. His research primarily focused on grains, global food systems, international trade, agricultural policy, and China.

Recognition

• AAEA Appreciation Club^[4]
• Gamma Sigma Delta International Award, 2003^[5]
• SAEA Lifetime Achievement Award^[6]
• WSU Alumni Achievement Award, 2014.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gail L. Cramer . LSU . en . 30 November 2016.
2. Web site: Retiring LSU ag department head establishes scholarship . The News-Star.
3. Web site: Ag economics professor, department head marks retirement by establishing scholarship . LSU.
4. Web site: Cramer . Agricultural & Applied Economics Association.
5. Web site: Gamma Sigma Delta LSU Chapter Past Award Winners‐(Work in Progress March 10, 2009) rpv . LSU.
6. Dr. Gail L. Cramer . Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics . August 2002 . 34 . 2 . 237–238 . 10.1017/S1074070800008932 . en . 1074-0708.
7. Web site: Two alumni recognized for their contributions to food and agriculture . Washington State Magazine.