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Dr Oana Tanasache

Research Fellow

United Kingdom

I am an agricultural and food economist with research interests situated at the intersection of food policy, health, and economics. My research applies statistical modeling, experimental methods, and Big Data analysis to explore how policies shape consumer decisions and health outcomes. I also specialize in primary data collection, survey design, and programming.

My current research projects explore how calorie labeling policies and industry-led product reformulations influence consumer choices and dietary health, with implications for public health policy. Previous work includes leading studies on the potential of mouse-tracking data for economic analysis, investigating the impact of food supply chain initiatives on consumer trust, and conducting social media analyses using Twitter data.

I hold a PhD in Agricultural and Food Economics and an MSc in Agricultural Economics from the University of Reading. Prior to my academic career, I worked with the World Bank, the European Commission, and the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). My goal is to inform evidence-based policies that promote healthier food environments and improve public health outcomes.

Affiliations

Department of Public Health, Environments and Society
Faculty of Public Health and Policy

Teaching

Introduction to Health Economics

Research

Food policy

Health economics

Applied Economics

Econometrics

Big Data

Research Area
Health economics
Food production (agriculture)
Economic evaluation

Selected Publications

Impact of Calorie Labelling on Online Takeaway Food Choices: An Online Menu-Based Choice Experiment in England
TANASACHE, O; Law, C; Smith, R; Cummins, S; De Bekker-Grob, E; Swait, J; Donkers, B; Cornelsen, L;
2024
Elsevier BV
Moldova - Food security assessment : analysis of the current situation and next steps : Moldova - Evaluarea securităţii alimentare : analiza situaţiei curente şi următorii pași
Schuman, I; Pricop, F; Miller, D; Bucik, M; Tanasache, O-A; Ciobu, S; Ursu, T; Copeland, VM; TANASACHE, O;
2015
Moldova - Food security assessment : analysis of the current situation and next steps : Moldova - Evaluarea securităţii alimentare : analiza situaţiei curente şi următorii pași
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