Erik Ansink

Erik Ansink is an Associate Professor at the School of Business & Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where he conducts research in Spatial Economics. He also serves as a Research Fellow at the Tinbergen Institute and as a faculty member at Amsterdam University College, demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach to environmental and resource economics.

Dr. Ansink's primary research interests focus on Environmental Economics, particularly water management and resource allocation. He applies Game Theory to analyze cooperation and conflict in environmental contexts, with additional expertise in field experiments, political economy, and resource economics. His work frequently examines transboundary water issues, international environmental agreements, and sustainable resource management through rigorous economic modeling and empirical analysis.

Dr. Ansink's publication record demonstrates a strong focus on water-related economic issues, with numerous articles examining river sharing problems, water markets, and international environmental agreements. His research combines theoretical game-theoretic models with empirical field experiments, particularly in watershed management contexts. A recurring theme across his work is the application of cooperative and non-cooperative game theory to environmental resource allocation problems, especially concerning transboundary water resources.

As Editor-in-Chief of Water Resources & Economics and Editor of Cambridge Prisms: Water, Dr. Ansink plays a significant role in shaping scholarly discourse in his field. He has organized the SWELL seminar series, further demonstrating his leadership in the water economics community.

Dr. Ansink teaches courses including "Introduction to Economics," "Environmental Economics," "Economics of Environmental Policy," and "Grand Challenges for Sustainability" at both Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Amsterdam University College. His teaching reflects his research interests, emphasizing practical applications of economic theory to environmental challenges.