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Roy Brouwer is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Waterloo and holds the University Research Chair in Water Resource Economics (2018). As Executive Director of Waterloo's Water Institute since 2016, he leads the Water Economics Research Group while teaching Climate Change Economics and Water Resource Economics courses. His research bridges environmental economics with practical water policy solutions across Canada, Europe, and South Asia.
- MSc in Agricultural Economics (Wageningen Agricultural University)
- PhD in Environmental Economics (University of East Anglia)
Specializing in water economics, Brouwer's work spans valuation methods, hydro-economic modeling, and policy instruments for sustainable resource management. Recent research trends focus on:
- Multi-regional water allocation optimization
- Behavioral economics in water governance
- Green infrastructure-water security nexus
- Climate change adaptation strategies
- Risk attitudes in flood protection decisions
- Policy learning through BMP adoption
His publications (2019-2025) demonstrate methodological innovation in discrete choice experiments, input-output modeling, and spatial econometrics applied to water systems. Notable achievements include:
- 2024 IWA Best Scientific Book Prize
- 2021 Faculty of Arts Research Excellence Award
- Founding Editor of Water Resources and Economics journal
- Advisory roles for Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences and Great Lakes Science Advisory Board
