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Peter John Robinson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Economics at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His work focuses on behavioral economics of natural disaster preparedness and economic valuation methods. He teaches environmental economics and statistics in MSc programs like Global Environmental Change and Policy, Hydrology, and Environment and Resource Management. Robinson holds a PhD in Environmental Economics (VU Amsterdam, 2020), an MSc in Economics (University of Amsterdam, 2014), and a BA in Economics (University of Aberdeen, 2013).
- Education:
- PhD Environmental Economics, VU Amsterdam (2020)
- MSc Economics (Development Economics), University of Amsterdam (2014)
- BA Economics, University of Aberdeen (2013)
Research interests include low-probability/high-impact risk decisions, flood insurance demand analysis, and stated preference methods for environmental valuation. Recent work explores business flood mitigation strategies, disaster preparedness policies, and climate risk insurance frameworks.
His articles analyze topics like non-market biodiversity valuation, flood risk reduction drivers, and behavioral policy interventions. Collaborative projects include coastal ecosystem strategies (SOURCE) and improving flood risk preparedness through insurance mechanisms.
Robinson supervises MSc theses and contributes to projects addressing sea level rise, habitat creation, and disaster risk communication. His research aligns with UN SDGs related to climate action and sustainable communities.
