Harianto, Prof. Dr. Ir. MS

Prof. Dr. Ir. Harianto, MS
Academic Staff Biography
Harianto is a Professor of Agribusiness at the Department of Agribusiness, Faculty of Economics and Management, IPB University, and a senior agricultural economist specializing in food systems and policy analysis. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Agricultural Economics from Bogor Agricultural University and completed his PhD in Economics with a specialization in Agricultural Economics at La Trobe University, Australia. In addition to his academic role, he has served as a member of the Working Group of the Indonesian Food Security Council since 2018. He teaches managerial economics, agribusiness development and politics, agricultural policy, and welfare economics at undergraduate and doctoral levels.
His research focuses on food price dynamics, market integration, and the economic impacts of policy and external shocks such as COVID-19. His international publications analyse rice market interdependence, broiler price transmission, palm oil exports, sugar policy, and livestock efficiency, providing empirical evidence for food and trade policy. Through extensive policy engagement, research projects, and public discourse, he supports evidence-based strategies to strengthen food security, market stability, and agribusiness competitiveness in Indonesia.
Research Interest
Food systems and price dynamics
Examining how price transmission, market integration, and shocks such as pandemics affect food stability and consumer–producer welfare.
Agricultural and agribusiness policy
Analysing trade, subsidy, and commodity policies to assess their impacts on competitiveness, poverty, and food security.
Farm and industry efficiency
Measuring technical efficiency and productivity in livestock, crops, and agro-industries to improve performance and sustainability.