Michael J. Roberts

Michael J. Roberts is a Professor in Economics at University of Hawaii at Manoa with joint appointments in Sea Grant and UHERO. His research examines agricultural policies, climate change impacts on agriculture, commodity pricing, renewable energy systems, water resource economics, and experimental economics.

His interdisciplinary work connects economic modeling with environmental science, publishing in both economics and science journals. Recent publications focus on electricity market design for decarbonization, climate adaptation strategies, and behavioral interventions for sustainable resource use.

He contributes to several research blogs including Grains to Gigawatts and Global Food, Environment and Economic Dynamics (G-FEED), translating complex research for broader audiences.