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Ben White graduated with a degree in agriculture from London University in 1981 and completed his PhD in Agricultural Economics at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1989. He has over 20 years of experience in academia, initially working at Newcastle University where he held various positions, including lecturer and senior lecturer. In 2001, he joined the University of Western Australia (UWA), becoming a senior lecturer before advancing to his current role as Associate Professor in the School of Agriculture and Environment in 2013. His teaching covers topics such as Environmental Economics and Environmental Management. His research interests lie at the intersection of environmental and agricultural economics, with a particular focus on environmental contracts and the incentives for farmers to provide environmental public goods. His extensive research expertise includes biosecurity economics, environmental policy, household economics, natural resource management, and risk management. He is actively involved in several significant research projects and collaborations related to these areas, making substantial contributions to the understanding and development of policies that balance agricultural productivity with environmental sustainability.
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