Tatiana Drugova Ph.D. - Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Applied Economics

Tatiana

Full CV here
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Economics, May 2019
  • Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA:
    Supervised by Dr. Kynda Curtis
  • Dissertation Title: “The Organic Wheat Market: Three Essays on Pricing, Consumer Segments, and the Importance of Labels”
B.S. in Tourism Management, May 2008
  • University of Economics, Bratislava, Slovakia: Supervised by Dr. Valeria Michalova
    Thesis Title: “Trends in the Development of International Trade in Services”
HONORS AND AWARDS
  • Richardson-Applebaum Award for Outstanding Ph.D. Dissertation in Food Distribution and Marketing, October 2019. Food Distribution Research Society.
  • Presidential Doctoral Research Fellowship, Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA, August 2015 – May 2019.
  • S. Diploma with honors, University of Economics, Bratislava, Slovakia, May 2008

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Postdoctoral Fellow, July 2019 - present
Department of Applied Economics, Utah State University
  • Investigated preferred strategies of agricultural producers in response to drought
  • Investigated impacts of drought on cattle and hay industries
  • Applied input-output analysis (IMPLAN) to evaluate total economic impacts
  • Investigated consumer preferences for sustainable food labels
  • Designed online surveys and analyzed survey data
  • Contributed to Extension publications
Graduate Research Fellow, August 2015 – June 2019
Department of Applied Economics, Utah State University
  • Implemented a variety of econometric models, including discrete choice models (multinomial logit, random parameter logit, latent class), panel data models, time series models (vector autoregressive and vector error correction models), and synthetic control method
  • Designed and administered a large-scale online consumer survey to examine consumer behavior, preferences and willingness to pay for food labels
  • Investigated relationships between agricultural commodity prices
Academic Journal Articles, Refereed - Published 
  • Akhundjanov, S.B., and T. Drugova, (forthcoming) “On the Growth Process of US Agricultural Land.” Empirical Economics.
  • Slocum, S., T. Drugova, and K.R. Curtis, 2021. “The Influence of Social Norms on Sustainable Consumption Behaviors: The Unique Ethos of Renaissance Festivals as a Moderator of Sustainability.” Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 1-15. Available online: https://doi.org/10.1080/09669582.2021.1952419
  • Drugova, T., K.R. Curtis, and R.A. Ward, 2021. “Producer Preferences for Drought Management Strategies in the Arid West.” Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, 1-10. Available online: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1742170521000259
  • Curtis, K.R., T. Drugova, T. Knudsen, J. Reeve, and R.A. Ward, 2020. “Is Organic Certification Important to Farmers’ Market Shoppers or is Eco-Friendly Enough?” HortScience, 55(11):1822-1831. Available online: https://journals.ashs.org/hortsci/view/journals/hortsci/aop/article-10.21273-HORTSCI15291-20/article-10.21273-HORTSCI15291-20.xml
  • Drugova, T., K.R. Curtis, and S.B. Akhundjanov, 2020. “Are Multiple Labels on Food Products Beneficial or Simply Ignored?” Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics, 68(4):411-427. Available online: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/cjag.12259
  • Drugova, T., K.R. Curtis, and S.B. Akhundjanov, 2020. “Organic Wheat Products and Consumer Choice: A Market Segmentation Analysis.” British Food Journal, 122:2341–2358. Available online: https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/BFJ-08-2019-0626/full/html
  • Drugova, T., M.-K. Kim, and P.M. Jakus, 2020. “Marketing, Congestion, and Demarketing in Utah’s National Parks.” Tourism Economics. Available online: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1354816620939722
  • Drugova, T., V.F. Pozo, K.R. Curtis and T.R. Fortenbery, 2019. “Organic Wheat Prices and Premium Uncertainty: Can Cross Hedging and Forecasting Play a Role?” Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 44(3):549–568. Available online: https://jareonline.org/articles/organic-wheat-prices-and-premium-uncertainty-can-cross-hedging-and-forecasting-play-a-role/
TEACHING AND MENTORING EXPERIENCE
Instructor, Introduction to Microeconomics (APEC 2010), Spring 2021
Department of Applied Economics, Utah State University
  • Primary instructor (online course) – Spring 2021
Instructor, Strategic Firm Management (APEC 5020), Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2020
Department of Applied Economics, Utah State University
  • Primary instructor (campus course) – Spring 2018, Spring 2020
  • Primary instructor (online course) – Spring 2017
  • Capstone course, covers the economics of food and agricultural product development and marketing for senior-level undergraduates
Undergraduate Mentor, 2017 – 2019
Undergraduate Research & Creative Opportunities, Utah State University
  • Reviewed and evaluated research proposals submitted for funding by undergraduate students
Student Research Symposium (Fall & Spring), Utah State University
  • Provided feedback on presentations and posters showcasing research of undergraduate students
Graduate Student Committees (Member)
  • Member (2019-2020): Fred Openshaw, M.S. Applied Economics, 2020. Thesis: Utah County Level Drought Effects on Cattle Inventories 1981-2016.