Research of Environmental Economics and Natural Resources
The research of the Environmental Economics and Natural Resources group focuses on the domains of environmental and resource economics to contribute to the understanding of three societal transitions: the energy transition, the transition towards more sustainable and healthy production and consumption, and a transition to more resilient and sustainable socio-ecological systems.
Our research programme seeks to integrate knowledge and insights from natural sciences and technology with economic expertise. By applying economic theory using tools and models such as game theory, econometrics and macro- and microeconomic models, we provide new perspectives on human decision-making in relationship to transitions towards sustainable and healthy consumption and production patterns. Our theoretical and methodological contributions are mainly in the domains of social cost-benefit analysis, institutional design and the development of integrated environmental-economic models.
Our research is conducted within the Wageningen Institute of Environmental and Climate Research (WIMEK) and Wageningen School of Social Sciences (WASS).
Research themes
Energy transitions and climate policy economics
We apply the concepts of environmental and resource economics to study the economic and climate impacts of policy responses to climate change.
Behavioural and economic policy for sustainable consumption
We study how stakeholders, such as consumers, businesses and governments can collectively contribute to the transition to more sustainable and circular economies.
Economics of resilient socio-ecological systems
We aim to better understand how sustainability in socio-ecological systems can be achieved and maintained over time.
Contact person
Questions? Reach out to:
dr. HP (Hans-Peter) Weikard
Associate Professor