Mark Koetse

Dr. Mark Koetse is an Associate Professor in Environmental Economics at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and affiliated with the Amsterdam Sustainability Institute. He holds a PhD (2006) and MSc (1999) in Economics from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Erasmus University Rotterdam, respectively. His research focuses on environmental and public good economics, bio-economic modelling, and discount rate methodologies for nature valuation. Key areas include ecosystem services, behavioral economics, and choice experiments to assess public preferences for environmental policies.

Education: PhD in Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2006); MSc in Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam (1999).

Research interests include meta-analysis applications, sustainable consumption patterns, and the integration of behavioral factors in environmental policy design. He has advised on agricultural sustainability and contributed to projects like the Study and Adaptation Modelling Ares initiative. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable cities.

Teaching includes Environmental Economics and the Value of Ecosystem Services courses. Collaborations span institutions globally, addressing topics like urban flood adaptation, coastal erosion, and crowdfunding for conservation.