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Michael Roberts is a Professor of Economics at the University of Hawaii, jointly appointed with UHERO and the Department of Economics. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics from UC Berkeley (2000), M.A. in Statistics from UC Berkeley, and M.S. in Applied Economics from Montana State University.
His research spans energy economics, environmental policy, and agricultural economics with emphasis on climate impacts, electricity markets, water resource management, and sustainable agriculture. Current work examines decarbonization pathways, electricity pricing reforms, and climate adaptation strategies.
Recent publications analyze transmission expansion for renewable integration, dynamic electricity pricing impacts, temperature effects on resource demand, and climate vulnerability of agricultural systems. His agricultural economics research established foundational understanding of heat impacts on crop yields.
Professor Roberts maintains active collaborations with engineers, climate scientists, and policymakers to address energy transition challenges and climate resilience in island contexts.
