Education: PhD in Economics from Iowa State University

Rwit Chakravorty is a Junior Research Economist with the Agricultural Risk Policy Center at North Dakota State University. His research focuses on agricultural production economics, risk management, and market disruptions influencing input costs in domestic and global markets.

His current work examines how crop insurance policy changes affect producer decisions and farm financial outcomes, analyzes international production cost competitiveness, and assesses input price volatility facing U.S. agricultural producers. He produces policy analysis on current and emerging issues for agricultural stakeholders and policymakers through policy briefs, white papers, and the NDSU Agricultural Trade Monitor. He engages with commodity grower organizations to communicate research findings and gather input on emerging policy issues.

Prior to joining NDSU, he completed his Ph.D. in Economics at Iowa State University, where his research examined agricultural technology adoption and collective action in drainage infrastructure investments in the U.S. Corn Belt. He has presented his work at national conferences including the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association and Midwest Economics Association annual meetings.