Richard Sexton

Distinguished Professor, Agricultural and Resource Economics, Davis Campus
530-752-4428
Fields of interest: Agricultural Supply Chains Industrial Organization International Economic Development
Giannini Publications
- Lang, Hairu, Kristin Kiesel and Richard Sexton. 2023. “How Well Are California’s Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxes Working?” ARE Update 26(3): 1-4. University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Wu, Qi, Pierre Mérel and Richard Sexton. 2023. “Economic and Climatic Determinants of U.S. Farmer Suicide.” ARE Update 26(5): 9-11. University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Hanbin Lee, Richard J. Sexton, and Daniel A. Sumner. 2021. “Voter-Approved Proposition to Raise California Pork Prices.” ARE Update 24(6): 5-8. University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Ellen M. Bruno, Brittney Goodrich, and Richard J. Sexton. 2021. “The Outlook for California’s Almond Market.” ARE Update 24(6): 9-11. University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Richard J. Sexton and Daniel A. Sumner. 2019. “Introduction to the Issue: The 2018 Farm Bill and Brexit.” ARE Update 22(3): 1. University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Meilin Ma, Tina L. Saitone, Richard J. Volpe, Richard J. Sexton, and Michelle Saksena. 2018. “Retail Food Prices and Retailer Market Power: Evidence from the Greater Los Angeles Area.” ARE Update 21(6): 5-8. University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Richard J. Sexton, Josué Medellín-Azuara, and Tina L. Saitone. 2015. “The Economic Impact of Food and Beverage Processing in California.” ARE Update 18(4): 5-8. University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- John Crespi, Tina Saitone, and Richard J. Sexton. 2015. “The Supreme Court's Decision in the ‘Raisin Case': What Does it Mean for Mandatory Marketing Programs?” ARE Update 18(6): 1-4. University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Carman, Hoy F., Tina Saitone, and Richard J. Sexton. 2013. “Demand Growth and Commodity Promotions for Fresh Hass Avocados.” ARE Update 17(1): 5-8. University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Saitone, Tina L. and Richard J. Sexton. 2012. “The Alpaca Bubble Revisited.” ARE Update 15(5): 9-11. University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Carman, H., Li, L., and R.J. Sexton. 2009. “An Economic Evaluation of the Hass Avocado Promotion Order’s First Five Years.” Research Reports 351(December). University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Saitone, Tina L. and Richard J. Sexton. 2009. “Supply Management for the U.S. Dairy Industry? Opportunities and Challenges.” ARE Update 13(1): 5-8. University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Carman, Hoy F. and Richard J. Sexton. 2007. “The 2007 Freeze: Tallying the Toll Two Months Later.” ARE Update 10(4): 5-8. University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Saitone, Tina L. and Richard J. Sexton. 2006. “Do Alpacas Represent the Latest Speculative Bubble in Agriculture?” ARE Update 9(3): 5-8. University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Li, Lan, Hoy F. Carman, and Richard J. Sexton. 2006. “Retailer Pricing Practices for Fresh Avocados.” ARE Update 10(1): 5-8. University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Hariyoga, Himawan and Richard J. Sexton. 2004. “The Bankruptcy of Tri Valley Growers: What Went Wrong and What Can We Learn From It?” ARE Update 7(6): 1-4. University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Sexton, R.J., Richards, T.J., and P.M. Patterson. 2002. “Retail Consolidation and Produce Buying Practices: A Summary of the Evidence and Potential Industry and Policy Responses.” Monographs 45(December). University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Sexton, Richard J., James A. Chalfant, Humei Wang and Mingxia Zhang. 2002. “Grocery Retailer Pricing and Its Effects on Producers: Evidence for California Fresh Produce.” ARE Update 5(5): 1-2. University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Andersen, Matt A. and Richard J. Sexton. 2001. “Key Economic Issues in Commodity Tree-Pull Programs.” ARE Update 4(3): 7-9. University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Crespi, John M. and Richard J. Sexton. 2000. “Have Expenditures to Advertise California Almonds Been Effective?” ARE Update 3(2): 1-2. University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Alston, Julian M., H. F. Carman, J. A. Chalfant, J. M. Crespi, R. J. Sexton and R. S. Venner. 2000. “The California Prune Board's Promotion Program: An Abstract.” ARE Update 3(2): 9. University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Chalfant, James A., Nathalie Lavoie, Jennifer S. James and Richard J. Sexton. 1999. “Grading Error in the California Prune Industry.” ARE Update 2(4): 7-9. University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Alston, J., Carman, H., Chalfant, J.A., Crespi, J., Sexton, R.J., and R. Venner. 1998. “California Prune Board's Promotion Program: An Evaluation.” Research Reports 344(February). University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Alston, J., Carman, H., Christian, J.E., Dorfman, J., Murua, J., and R.J. Sexton. 1995. “Optimal Reserve and Export Policies for the California Almond Industry: Theory, Econometrics, and Simulations.” Monographs 42(February). University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Durham, C.A., Sexton, R.J., and J. Song. 1995. “Transportation and Marketing Efficiency in the California Processing Tomato Industry.” Research Reports 343(March). University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.
- Sexton, R.J. and J. Iskow. 1988. “Factors Critical to the Success or Failure of Emerging Agricultural Cooperatives.” Information Series 88-3. University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics.