Publications

Publications are grouped by type and tagged with the research theme they belong to. For the complete, continuously updated list see my Google Scholar profile. Data repositories are also mirrored on GitHub and Harvard Dataverse.

Journal Articles

23. Carducci, B., Schneider Lecy, K., et al. (2026) “Food systems performance evaluated against targets and benchmarks reveals urgent gaps and a path to 2050.” Nature Food, 7, 802-812. — Article · Theme: Food Systems Transformation
22. Manners, R., Schneider Lecy, K., Warner, J., Matsiko, E., Vasanthakaalam, H., Benimana, G., Spielman, D.J. (2026) “Cost and affordability of recommended diets in Rwanda using [near] real-time market data.” Food Policy, 141, 103085. — Article · Theme: Equitable Access to Healthy & Sustainable Diets
21. Schneider Lecy, K.S., Sun, B., Cash, S.B., Feng, W., Thorne-Lyman, A., Love, D.C. (2026) “What Happens to Diet Quality When Food Prices Rise? Revealed Preference From National Household Scanner Data, 2015-2018.” Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, 1-12. — Article · USDA press release · Preregistration · Theme: Equitable Access to Healthy & Sustainable Diets
20. Davis, B., Mane, E., Gurbuzer, L.Y., Caivano, G., Piedrahita, N., Schneider, K., Azhar, N., Benali, M., Chaudhary, N., Rivera, R., Ambikapathi, R., Winters, P., Boero, V., Laske, E. (2026) “A new estimate for global and country-level employment in agrifood systems.” World Development, 203, 107296. — Article · Earlier FAO working paper version · Theme: Economics of Agrifood Systems
19. Schneider, K., Remans, R., Bekele, T.H., Aytekin, D., Conforti, P., Dasgupta, S., et al. (2025) “Governance and resilience as entry points for transforming food systems in the countdown to 2030.” Nature Food, 6(1). — Article · Data & replication code · Policy report (6 languages) · Theme: Food Systems Transformation
18. Westengen, O.T., Lecy, K.S., Angelsen, A., Aspholm, M.E., Bjugstad, N., Eriksen, S.H., et al. (2025) “Three reasons why food system transformations are contested, and why food system scientists and policymakers should care.” Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 9. — Article · Theme: Food Systems Transformation
17. Ambikapathi, R., Baye, K., Cavatassi, R., Schneider Lecy, K., Davis, B., Neufeld, L.M. (2025) “Resilient and Inclusive Rural Transformation: Pathways towards Improved Nutrition.” Global Food Security, 46, 100871. — Article · Theme: Food Systems Transformation
16. Schneider Lecy, K., Gonzalez, F.A., Becker-Reshef, I., et al. (2025) “Agricultural research approaches for crops that nourish by improving nutrition, soil health, resilience and prosperity.” Nature Food, 6, 1103-1106. — Article · Theme: Equitable Access to Healthy & Sustainable Diets
15. Thorne-Lyman, A., Schneider, K., Altema-Johnson, D., Ramsing, R., et al. (2025) “Strategies to Boost Consumption of Beans, Peas, and Lentils: Results of a National Survey of Americans.” Current Developments in Nutrition. — Article · Theme: Equitable Access to Healthy & Sustainable Diets
14. Schneider, K., De La O Campos, A.P., Cavatassi, R., Davis, B. (2024) “Resilient and inclusive rural transformation in sub-Saharan Africa under climate, demographic, and social change: Challenges and opportunities for income growth and job creation.” Global Food Security, 43, 100815. — Article · Data & replication code · Theme: Food Systems Transformation
13. Dewi, D., Aytekin, D., Schneider, K., Covic, N., Fanzo, J., Nordhagen, S., Resnick, D. (2024) “Defining and measuring policy coherence for food systems transformation: A scoping review.” Global Food Security, 43, 100803. — Article · Theme: Food Systems Transformation
12. Schneider, K. (2024) “Health–environment interactions across food systems.” Nature Food, 5. — Article · Theme: Food Systems Transformation
11. Schneider, K., Webb, P., Christiaensen, L., Masters, W. (2023) “Assessing the affordability of nutrient-adequate diets.” American Journal of Agricultural Economics. — Article · Data & replication code · World Bank Policy Research Working Paper · Theme: Equitable Access to Healthy & Sustainable Diets
10. Schneider, K., Fanzo, J., Haddad, L., Herrero, M., Moncayo, J.R., Herforth, A., et al. (2023) “The state of food systems worldwide in the countdown to 2030.” Nature Food, 4, 1090-1110. — Article · Data & replication code · Policy report (6 languages) · Theme: Food Systems Transformation
9. Schneider, K. (2022) “Nationally representative estimates of the cost of adequate diets, nutrient level drivers, and policy options for households in rural Malawi.” Food Policy, 102275. — Article · Theme: Equitable Access to Healthy & Sustainable Diets
8. Ambikapathi, R., Schneider, K., Davis, B., Herrero, M., Winters, P., Fanzo, J.C. (2022) “Global food systems transitions have enabled affordable diets but had less favourable outcomes for nutrition, environmental health, inclusion and equity.” Nature Food, 3, 764-779. — Article · Theme: Food Systems Transformation
7. Fanzo, J., Haddad, L., Schneider, K., Béné, C., Covic, N.M., Guarin, A., et al. (2021) “Viewpoint: Rigorous monitoring is necessary to meet the food system transformation challenge in the countdown to 2030 global goals.” Food Policy, 104, 102163. — Article · Theme: Food Systems Transformation
6. Schneider, K., Fanzo, J., Haddad, L., Rosero Moncayo, J. (2021) “Global health has a stake in the upcoming UN Food Systems Summit.” The Lancet. — Article · Theme: Food Systems Transformation
5. Schneider, K., Webb, P., Christiaensen, L., Masters, W. (2021) “Assessing diet quality when families share their meals: Evidence from Malawi.” The Journal of Nutrition, nxab287. — Article · Data & replication code · Theme: Equitable Access to Healthy & Sustainable Diets
4. Schneider, K., Oslund, J., Liu, T. (2021) “The impact of the Community Eligibility Provision program on school meal participation in Texas.” Public Health Nutrition, 1-9. — Article · Theme: Equitable Access to Healthy & Sustainable Diets
3. Schneider, K., Herforth, A. (2020) “Software tools for practical application of human nutrient requirements in food-based social science research.” Gates Open Research, 4(179). — Article · Data & replication code · Theme: Equitable Access to Healthy & Sustainable Diets
2. Seymour, G., Masuda, Y., Williams, J., Schneider, K. (2019) “Household and child nutrition outcomes among the time and income poor in rural Bangladesh.” Global Food Security, 20, 82-92. — Article · Theme: Equitable Access to Healthy & Sustainable Diets
1. Schneider, K., Masters, W.A. (2019) “Orange Fanta versus orange fruit: A novel measure of nutrition knowledge in Malawi.” Maternal & Child Nutrition, 15(1), e12656. — Article · Theme: Equitable Access to Healthy & Sustainable Diets

Book Chapters

3. Fanzo, J., Schneider, K., Wood, S. (2024) “Health Impacts Due to Food and Nutrition Insecurity.” Climate Change & Public Health, 2nd Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. — Article · Theme: Equitable Access to Healthy & Sustainable Diets
2. Cliffer, I.R., Marshak, A., Schneider, K., Venkat, A., Naumova, E.N. (2023) “Seasonality of nutrition.” Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition, 4th Edition (B. Caballero, Ed.), pp. 350-368. — Article · Theme: Equitable Access to Healthy & Sustainable Diets
1. Pingali, P., Schneider, K., Zurek, M. (2014) “Poverty, agriculture and the environment: The case of Sub-Saharan Africa.” Marginality: Addressing the Nexus of Poverty, Exclusion and Ecology. New York: Springer. · Theme: Food Systems Transformation

Working Papers, Policy Briefs & Reports

7. Schneider, K., Fanzo, J., Haddad, L., Herrero, M., Rosero Moncayo, J., et al. (2023) “The Food Systems Countdown Report 2023: The State of Food Systems Worldwide.” Columbia University; Cornell University; FAO; Johns Hopkins University. · Theme: Food Systems Transformation
6. Schneider, K., Yi, J., Conforti, P., Boero, V., Cerilli, C., Vollaro, M., Jiang, S., Rosero Moncayo, J., Barrett, C. “Estimating output value added of the world’s agri-food systems.” FAO working paper (under review). — Replication files · Theme: Economics of Agrifood Systems
5. Schneider, K., Thorne-Lyman, A. “Willingness-to-pay for healthy and sustainable foods: Experimental evidence from an informational intervention with American consumers.” Working paper. · Theme: Equitable Access to Healthy & Sustainable Diets
4. Thorne-Lyman, A., Schneider, K. “American consumers say it would be somewhat hard to make the dietary shifts recommended by the American Heart Association.” Working paper. · Theme: Equitable Access to Healthy & Sustainable Diets
3. Thorne-Lyman, A., Schneider, K., Ramsing, R., Altema-Johnson, D. “Protein transitions and the role of plant-based proteins in American diets.” Working paper. · Theme: Equitable Access to Healthy & Sustainable Diets
2. Schneider, K., Bellows, A., Downs, S., Bell, W., Ambikapathi, R., Masters, W., Nordhagen, S., Nugent, R., Branca, F., Fanzo, J. “Inequities and access to healthy diets: A landscaping review and ways forward.” GAIN Discussion Paper Series, No. 12. Geneva: GAIN. — Article · Theme: Equitable Access to Healthy & Sustainable Diets
1. Kaiyatsa, S., Schneider, K. “How Sensitive Are Cost of Living Metrics to Missing Food Price Data? Evidence from a Novel Market Survey and Consumer Price Data in Rural Malawi.” Working paper. · Theme: Equitable Access to Healthy & Sustainable Diets

Dissertation

1. Schneider, K. (2021) “Household consumption, individual requirements, and the affordability of nutrient-adequate diets – An application to Malawi.” PhD Dissertation, Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy, Tufts University. — Replication files · Theme: Equitable Access to Healthy & Sustainable Diets

Earlier Policy Research (2009–2011)

Policy briefs and technical reports from my pre-doctoral work with the Evans School Policy Analysis and Research Group (EPAR) at the University of Washington

Schneider, K., Gugerty, M.K. (2011) “Agricultural Productivity and Poverty Reduction: Linkages and Pathways.” EPAR Brief No. 121. Seattle, WA: University of Washington. — Article
Schneider, K., Reynolds, T., Anderson, C.L. (2011) “Agricultural Productivity Growth Rates: Historical Trends and Future Projections.” EPAR Technical Report No. 136. Seattle, WA: University of Washington. — Article
Po-Chedley, S., Smoliak, B., Stokes-Prindle, S., Schneider, K., Paulsen, J., Lipson, J., Cullen, A., Anderson, C.L. (2011) “Crops & Climate Change: Executive Summary.” EPAR Technical Report No. 118. Seattle, WA: University of Washington. — Article
Schneider, K., Smoliak, B., Cullen, A., Anderson, C.L. (2010) “Crops & Climate Change: Rice.” EPAR Technical Report No. 71. Seattle, WA: University of Washington. — Article
Schneider, K., Anderson, C.L. (2010) “Yield Gap and Productivity Potential in Ethiopian Agriculture: Staple Grains & Pulses.” EPAR Technical Report No. 98. Seattle, WA: University of Washington. — Article
Schneider, K., Gugerty, M.K. (2010) “Impact of Export-Driven Cash Crops on Smallholder Households.” EPAR Brief No. 94. Seattle, WA: University of Washington. — Article
Schneider, K., Plotnick, R., Gugerty, M.K., Anderson, C.L. (2010) “Poultry Markets in West Africa: Overview & Comparative Analysis.” EPAR Brief No. 82. Seattle, WA: University of Washington. — Article
Schneider, K., Anderson, C.L. (2010) “Quarterly Commodity Price Updates.” EPAR. Seattle, WA: University of Washington. — Article
Schneider, K., Gugerty, M.K. (2010) “Gender & Contract Farming in Sub-Saharan Africa.” EPAR Brief No. 67. Seattle, WA: University of Washington. — Article
Cagley, J.H., Yorgey, G., Cook, J., Gockel, R., Hampton, K., Schneider, K., Curran, S., Gugerty, M.K., Anderson, C.L., Klawitter, M. (2010) “Gender & Cropping in Sub-Saharan Africa: Executive Summary.” EPAR Brief No. 64. Seattle, WA: University of Washington. — Article
Armah, J., Schneider, K., Plotnick, R., Gugerty, M.K. (2010) “Smallholder Contract Farming in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.” EPAR Brief No. 60. Seattle, WA: University of Washington. — Article
Schneider, K., Anderson, C.L., Gugerty, M.K. (2010) “Gender & Cropping in Sub-Saharan Africa: Cotton.” EPAR Brief No. 55. Seattle, WA: University of Washington. — Article
Schneider, K., Gugerty, M.K. (2009) “Political Economy of Fertilizer Policy in Mozambique.” EPAR Brief No. 76. Seattle, WA: University of Washington. — Article