Bob Johnston (economist)

Bob Johnston is an economist known for his work in the field of environmental economics, particularly focusing on non-market valuation and the economics of coastal resources. He is recognized for his contributions to the development and application of stated preference methods, such as contingent valuation and choice experiments, for valuing environmental goods and services. His research often involves assessing the economic impacts of environmental policies and management decisions.

Johnston's work has been published in leading academic journals in economics and environmental science. He has also contributed to policy discussions and provided expert advice to government agencies and organizations on issues related to environmental valuation and resource management. He is actively involved in research projects that aim to improve our understanding of the economic value of environmental resources and inform more effective environmental policies.