Assoc Prof Dr Guoqun Ma | Agricultural Policy | Best Researcher Award
Education and Academic Achievements:
Guoqun Ma holds a Ph.D. in Management. As an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor at Guangxi Normal University, he specializes in Agricultural Economics and Development Economics. He has led three significant national and provincial-level projects and participated in over ten projects, including those funded by the National Social Science Foundation and the National Natural Science Foundation. His research contributions are published in esteemed journals like CSSCI, SSCI, and SCI, including 《China Rural Economy》, 《Agricultural Economic Issues》, and 《International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health》. He also serves as an anonymous reviewer for various prestigious journals.
Research, Innovations, and Extension Activities:
Associate Professor Ma’s research focuses on agricultural policies, agricultural productivity, regional differences, and spatial effects. His work has significantly influenced the academic understanding of agricultural environmental policies, food security, and economic theories in agriculture. His research findings have provided valuable insights for government policy formulation, particularly in areas like agricultural green technology, modernization of agricultural production, and regional agricultural policies. These contributions help balance regional development and promote coordinated agricultural economic growth.
Agricultural Policy Research Focus:
- Do Factor Misallocations Affect Food Security? Evidence from China
- Journal: Agriculture
- Publication Date: 2024-05-08
- DOI: 10.3390/agriculture14050729
- Contributors: Tuanbiao Jiang, Min Zhong, Anrong Gao, Guoqun Ma
- Summary: This study explores how misallocation of resources impacts food security in China. By examining inefficiencies in the allocation of labor, land, and capital, the research provides insights into how policy reforms can enhance food security. The findings highlight the importance of optimizing resource distribution to improve agricultural productivity and ensure stable food supplies.
- Agri-Ecological Policy, Human Capital and Agricultural Green Technology Progress
- Journal: Agriculture
- Publication Date: 2023-04-25
- DOI: 10.3390/agriculture13050941
- Contributors: Guoqun Ma, Minjuan Li, Yuxi Luo, Tuanbiao Jiang
- Summary: This research investigates the interplay between agri-ecological policies, human capital, and the advancement of green technologies in agriculture. The study emphasizes the role of educated and skilled human resources in adopting sustainable agricultural practices and technologies, which are crucial for environmental conservation and productivity enhancement.
- The Effect of Farmland Transfer on Agricultural Green Total Factor Productivity: Evidence from Rural China
- Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
- Publication Date: 2023-01
- DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032130
- Contributors: Ma Guoqun, Xiaopeng Dai, Yuxi Luo
- Summary: This article examines the impact of farmland transfer on the green total factor productivity (GTFP) of agriculture in rural China. The research highlights how the reallocation of farmland ownership and usage rights can lead to more efficient and environmentally friendly farming practices, ultimately enhancing GTFP and supporting sustainable agricultural development.
- Environmental Regulation, Urban-Rural Income Gap and Agricultural Green Total Factor Productivity
- Journal: Sustainability
- Publication Date: 2022-07-22
- DOI: 10.3390/su14158995
- Contributors: Guoqun Ma, Danyang Lv, Yuxi Luo, Tuanbiao Jiang
- Summary: This study explores the relationship between environmental regulations, the urban-rural income gap, and agricultural GTFP. The findings suggest that stringent environmental policies, while beneficial for sustainability, can exacerbate income disparities between urban and rural areas. The research provides policy recommendations to balance environmental goals with socio-economic equity.