Dr. David Cook

Associate Professor

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Biography

David C. Cook is a Principal Economist focused on Sustainability and Biosecurity at the Western Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia's School of Agriculture and Environment. His research interests include bioeconomic modeling, estimating both market and non-market impacts of invasive species, and agri-environmental systems. He specializes in structured decision-making and has contributed to various projects related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing his commitment to addressing global challenges such as poverty, environmental protection, and prosperity. With an h-index of 124 and a significant publication record, Cook actively collaborates on research aimed at improving food security and biosecurity through economic experiments and risk modeling.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Economist

2016-05-01 — Present

Western Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development • Perth, Australia

Leading initiatives in sustainability and biosecurity, focusing on agricultural economics and policy.

Adjunct Associate Professor

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching and researching in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics.

Awards

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CSIRO Medal for Research Achievement

2007-11-19

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
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