Media & Public Writing

I write and speak for general audiences on environmental, energy and development economics. Recent pieces have covered trade policy and farmland, floods and rural livelihoods, and energy access. Journalists are welcome to reach me at jayash.paudel@ou.edu.

Public Writing

Title Publication Read
"Oklahoma needs a durable fertilizer exemption" Tulsa World Read
"Oklahoma broadband success requires patience" The Oklahoman Read
"The lasting economic damage from the China-Nepal flood" The Diplomat Read
"Why the US-Canada trade war could change how American farmers grow their crops for years" The Conversation Read
"Better guacamole? How avocado import rules helped cut Mexico's water pollution – it holds lessons for future US trade deals" The Conversation Read
"Drop in wildfires during lockdown" Nepali Times Read
"Economics of Climate Change" República Read

Broadcast & Interviews

Topic Outlet Link
Oklahoma business feels impacts of Canadian tariffs KFOR-TV (NBC Oklahoma City) Watch
Impact of ongoing US-Canada trade war on agriculture NewsNation | Morning in America (Interview with Markie Martin) Watch
Oklahoma officials are looking to ease diesel costs. How much relief can farmers expect? KOSU (Interview with Anna Pope) Read
Fertilizer dependence, farm consolidation and the cost of deferred soil investment The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen, Pacifica Network Listen
Tariffs on Canada could raise fuel and food prices for Oklahomans The Oklahoman Read
What Canadian counter-tariffs mean for farmers across the Midwest and Plains Wisconsin Public Radio Listen
As the U.S. and Canada slap new tariffs on goods, American farmers are stuck in the middle NPR in Kansas City Listen
Farmers, Ag State Lawmakers Brace for Escalating Canada Trade War Farm Policy News Read
Oklahoma BEAD Results May Take Years to Measure for Ag Broadband Breakfast Read
New Canadian tariffs take effect against the U.S. Farms.com Read