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Tian Su

Assistant Research Economist

Expert Bio

Before joining the Center full time in September 2023, Tian worked part time as a research intern while she earned her doctorate in agribusiness and managerial economics. She has a strong background in quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and applied econometrics. Tian analyzes market trends in the state’s different land markets.

Latest Articles

Does the Mall Still Have It All?
Commercial
11 minute read
Jan 21 2026

Does the Mall Still Have It All?

Evolving consumer habits have forced malls to find ways to reinvent themselves or slowly fade away.

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Balancing Act: Weather, Irrigation, and Meeting the State’s Agriculture Needs
5 minute read
Oct 21 2025

Balancing Act: Weather, Irrigation, and Meeting the State’s Agriculture Needs

Despite improved irrigation practices, agriculture still faces the largest unmet water needs in Texas.

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A tree in a grassy field with an orange sunset in the background.
Land Markets
3 minute read
Sep 23 2024

Ground Control

Most Influential Land Price Factors

Can credit market contractions lead to declines in rural land values? What about changes in household incomes or home values? This article digs into the data to answer these questions and more.

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Land Markets
8 minute read
Jun 26 2024

Credit Availability’s Effect on Texas Rural Land Markets

Texas’ varied landscapes support diverse land uses, creating competition among potential buyers. Specifically, in growing metropolitan areas like Dallas-Fort Worth or Houston developers seeking land for urban expansion (housing, commercial, industrial) compete with buyers who have agricultural interests (farming, ranching).

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Sized to Sell
Land Markets
4 minute read
Aug 21 2020

Sized to Sell

Austin-Waco-Hill Country's Land Market

A recent Real Estate Center study shows that, when it comes to Hill Country land market prices and sales activity, a little land goes a long way.

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Structural Trends of Regional Texas Rural Land Markets
Land Markets
5 minute read
Aug 11 2020

Structural Trends of Regional Texas Rural Land Markets

Various factors impact local land market prices and activity. The size of offered properties has a large influence on the marketing possibilities.

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