Dr. sc. agr. Alexander J. Stein
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Research field: Economics - Agricultural Economics
Alexander J. Stein is an agricultural economist with a background both in development economics and in health economics. So far he mainly worked on food and nutrition issues and on the application of modern biotechnology in agriculture.
Publications
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Journal Article (16)
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Rachel Hurst, Edwin W P Siyame, Scott D Young et al. (2013) Soil-type influences human selenium status and underlies widespread selenium deficiency risks in Malawi., 1425. In Scientific Reports.
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Stein A.J. (2010) Global impacts of human mineral malnutrition , 133-154. In Plant and Soil.
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Sinemus K., Stein A.J. (2010) Grüne Gentechnik: Kommunikation als Antwort auf Komplexität , 4-5. In VDL-Journal.
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Alexander J. Stein, Emilio Rodríguez-Cerezo (2010) International trade and the global pipeline of new GM crops, 23-25. In Nature Biotechnology 28 (1).
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Stein A.J., Rodríguez-Cerezo E. (2010) Low-level presence of new GM crops: an issue on the rise for countries where they lack approval., 173-182. In AgBioForum 13 (2).
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Matin Qaim, Alexander J. Stein (2009) Biologische Anreicherung von Grundnahrungspflanzen: Wirksamkeit und Wirtschaftlichkeit, 274-280. In Ernährungs Umschau.
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Alexander J. Stein, Ira Matuschke, Matin Qaim (2008) Moderne Agrartechnologien für eine arme Landbevölkerung – ein Widerspruch?, 36-41. In Geographische Rundschau.
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Alexander J. Stein, J.V. Meenakshi, Matin Qaim et al. (2008) Potential impacts of iron biofortification in India, 1797-1808. In Social Science & Medicine 66 (8).
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Matin Qaim, Alexander J. Stein, J.V. Meenakshi (2007) Economics of biofortification, 119-133. In Agricultural Economics 37 (S1).
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Alexander J. Stein, H.P.S. Sachdev, Matin Qaim (2007) Genetic engineering for the poor: Golden Rice and public health in India, 144-158. In World Development 36 (1).
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Book (1)
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Alexander J. Stein (2006) Micronutrient malnutrition and the impact of modern plant breeding on public health in India: How cost-effective is biofortification?, 145. In Cuvillier.
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Generic (3)
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Armin Spök, Sandra Karner (2008) Plant molecular farming: opportunities and challenges, 146.
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Alexander J. Stein, Emilio Rodríguez-Cerezo (2007) GMCC-07: Third international conference on coexistence between genetically modified (GM) and non-GM based agricultural supply chains, 392.
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Book Section (3)
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Stein A.J. (2011) Global impacts of human mineral malnutrition. In Potassium role and benefits in improving nutrient management for food production, quality and reduced environmental damages.
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Alexander J. Stein, Matin Qaim, Penelope Nestel (2010) Zinc deficiency and DALYs in India: impact assessment and economic analyses, 1151-1169. In Handbook of disease burdens and quality of life measures.
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Stein A.J. Frontiers in improving nutrition for the poor: biofortification and alternatives. In Food, Politics and Society.
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Conference Proceedings (10)
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Alexander J. Stein, Emilio Rodríguez-Cerezo (2009) A review of the world's commercial pipeline of GM crops and implications for asynchronous approval and trade, 10. In XIII. ICABR Conference on "The Emerging Bio-Economy", 18-20 June.
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Stein A.J. (2009) Global impacts of human malnutrition with mineral nutrients . In Potassium role and benefits in improving nutrient management for food production, quality and reduced environmental damages.
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Matin Qaim, Alexander J. Stein (2008) Economic consequences of Golden Rice, 48. In Fourth Conference of the European Plant Science Organisation, June 22-26.
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Alexander J. Stein, Matin Qaim, J.V. Meenakshi et al. (2007) Biofortification, an agricultural micronutrient intervention: its potential impact and cost-effectiveness, 106. In Consequences and control of micronutrient deficiencies: science, policy, and programs.
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Alexander J. Stein (2007) Cost-effectiveness of biofortification, 11. In Micronutrient deficiencies: can agriculture meet the challenge?.
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Matin Qaim, Alexander J. Stein, J.V. Meenakshi (2006) Economics of biofortification, 29. In International Association of Agricultural Economists Annual Meeting, August 12-18.
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Alexander J. Stein, H.P.S. Sachdev, Matin Qaim (2006) Potential impacts of Golden Rice on public health in India, 15. In International Association of Agricultural Economists Annual Meeting, August 12-18.
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Alexander J. Stein (2005) Food for all: including GM food crops?, 39. In Symposium on Agricultural Biotechnology, December 10, 2004.
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Alexander J. Stein, Matin Qaim, J.V. Meenakshi (2005) Functional food for the poor: the potential impact of "biofortification" on public health in India, 4. In Deutscher Tropentag 2005, October 11-13.
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Alexander J. Stein, J.V. Meenakshi, Matin Qaim et al. (2005) Health benefits of biofortification: an ex-ante analysis of iron-rich rice and wheat in India, 34. In American Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting, July 24-27.
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Working Paper (5)
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S. Fan, C. Ringler, E. Nkonya et al. (2012) Ensuring food and nutrition security in a green economy. .Download HTML (44.89 KB)
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B. Geleta, G. Ameri, K. Amdemariam et al. (2012) Reducing the risk of food and nutrition insecurity among vulnerable populations.Download HTML (50.03 KB)
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Alexander J. Stein, H.P.S. Sachdev, Matin Qaim (2006) Can genetic engineering for the poor pay off? An ex-ante evaluation of Golden Rice in India, 32..
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Alexander J. Stein, J.V. Meenakshi, Matin Qaim et al. (2006) Potential impacts of iron biofortification in India, 36.
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Alexander J. Stein, J.V. Meenakshi, Matin Qaim et al. (2005) Analyzing the health benefits of biofortified staple crops by means of the Disability-Adjusted Life Years approach: a handbook focusing on iron, zinc and vitamin A, 32.
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Report (7)
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Stein A.J., Qaim M. (2009) Strategien zur Behebung von Mikronährstoffdefiziten.
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Alexander J. Stein, Emilio Rodríguez-Cerezo (2009) The global pipeline of new GM crops: implications of asynchronous approval for international trade, 112.
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Alexander J. Stein, Emilio Rodríguez-Cerezo (2009) The global pipeline of new GM crops: introduction to the database.
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Alexander J. Stein, Emilio Rodríguez-Cerezo (2009) What can data on GMO field release applications in the USA tell us about the commercialisation of new GM crops?.
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Ilias Papatryfon, Eleni Zika, Oliver Wolf et al. (2008) Consequences, opportunities and challenges of modern biotechnology for Europe, the Analysis Report: Contributions of modern biotechnology to European policy objectives.
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Alexander J. Stein, Emilio Rodríguez-Cerezo (2008) Functional food in the European Union, 74.
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Eleni Zika, Ilias Papatryfon, Oliver Wolf et al. (2007) Consequences, opportunities and challenges of modern biotechnology for Europe, 145.
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Web Page (5)
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Stein A.J. (2011) Looking beyond the EU: Biosafety South Africa. In GMO Safety.
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Stein A.J., et al. (2010) Nachhaltigkeit: Ursprung und Bedeutung für die Landwirtschaft. In Pflanzenforschung.
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Stein A.J. (2010) New GM crops in the pipeline: "These are staple crops that Africans love to eat". In GMO Safety.
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Stein A.J. (2010) Plant genetic engineering in Africa. In GMO Safety.
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Magazine Article (1)
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Alexander J. Stein (2008) Zink rettet gesunde Lebensjahre, 5. In Zink News 7.
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Awards and Grants
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Apr 2008Prize of the Friends of ZEF for the best doctoral thesis View website
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Jun 2007Science prize of the University Association Hohenheim View website
Biographical Information
Alexander obtained his PhD in agricultural economics from the University of Hohenheim under the supervision of Matin Qaim with summa cum laude; he also received two scientific prizes. Alexander has passed the doctoral programme of the Centre for Development Research (ZEF) of the University of Bonn, he holds an MA in development economics from the University of Nottingham, he wrote a thesis in international economics at the University of Münster and he did undergraduate degrees in economics and business at the University I of Montpellier and at the University of Würzburg. Alexander has a track record of publications in international scientific journals; he contributed to technical handbooks, edited reports and policy briefs, wrote for popular scientific and policy magazines, gave presentations and invited speeches at international conferences and workshops, and participated in panel discussions.
Prior to his position as scientific fellow at the Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS) of the European Commission's Joint Research Centre, Alexander worked amongst others as a research associate in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Hohenheim, as a research associate at the Centre for Development Research (ZEF) of the University of Bonn, as a consultant for development projects and for a stint as a trainee at the Council of the European Union. Alexander has lived in half a dozen countries and throughout his career he has also travelled extensively overseas; he is fluent in German, English, French and Spanish. Currently Alexander works as independent expert, doing consulting and editorial work in the field of economics, covering agricultural, food, health and technology issues.
Prior to his position as scientific fellow at the Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS) of the European Commission's Joint Research Centre, Alexander worked amongst others as a research associate in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Hohenheim, as a research associate at the Centre for Development Research (ZEF) of the University of Bonn, as a consultant for development projects and for a stint as a trainee at the Council of the European Union. Alexander has lived in half a dozen countries and throughout his career he has also travelled extensively overseas; he is fluent in German, English, French and Spanish. Currently Alexander works as independent expert, doing consulting and editorial work in the field of economics, covering agricultural, food, health and technology issues.
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Professional Experience
2011 - Present
Research Coordinator at International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Jul 2010 - Oct 2011
Nov 2009 - Jun 2010
Oct 2006 - Oct 2009
Scientific fellow at European Commission, JRC, Institute for Prospective Technological Studies
Sevilla, Spain
Sevilla, Spain
Education
Mar 2004 - Jun 2006
Feb 2003 - Mar 2004
Oct 1996 - Sep 1997
University of Nottingham
in Nottingham, United Kingdom
MA in Economic Development and Policy Analysis
MA in Economic Development and Policy Analysis
Oct 1995 - Jun 1996
Consulting Services
International Food Policy Research Institute (HarvestPlus, Washington), International Rice Research Institute (Los Banos), Office of Technology Assessment at the German Parliament (Berlin), European Food Safety Authority (subcontracted, Parma), Welthungerhilfe (Bonn)
International Food Policy Research Institute (HarvestPlus, Washington), International Rice Research Institute (Los Banos), Office of Technology Assessment at the German Parliament (Berlin), European Food Safety Authority (subcontracted, Parma), Welthungerhilfe (Bonn)
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