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Joshua Abbott is a Professor and Director of Environmental and Resource Economics at Arizona State University's School of Sustainability. His research focuses on equitable and sustainable governance of natural resources amid environmental change, employing economic modeling and interdisciplinary collaboration. Key areas include sustainable fisheries policy, blue economies, water resource management in arid regions, and valuation of natural capital. Abbott has contributed to NOAA Fisheries and US Fishery Management Council initiatives, emphasizing ecosystem and community resilience.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics (Environmental & Resource Economics & Econometrics), University of California, Davis
- M.A. in Economics, University of Washington, Seattle
- B.B.A. in Economics, Baylor University
Research Interests: Sustainable fisheries governance, water resource valuation, ecological-economic couplings, policy innovation for natural resource management, and green accounting frameworks.
Professional Roles:
- Editor in Chief, Marine Resource Economics
- Former Co-Editor, Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists
- Founding member of the Economics for Sustainability lab group
Teaching: Courses include Natural Resource Economics, Statistical Methods, Sustainable Seafood, and the Graduate Certificate in Environmental and Sustainability Economics.
His work bridges economic theory and practical policy, addressing challenges such as climate adaptation, biodiversity outcomes, and urban water scarcity. Abbott collaborates with institutions like the Center for Biodiversity Outcomes and the Global Futures Scientists and Scholars network.
