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John Livernois is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Economics and Finance at the University of Guelph, with a distinguished career focusing on economics, natural resources, and environmental assessment. He received his Bachelor’s degree with Honours from the University of Toronto in 1976, followed by a Master’s degree in 1978 and a PhD in 1984, both from the University of British Columbia. Livernois has published extensively in leading journals, contributed to editorial boards of prestigious associations, and co-authored a senior undergraduate textbook published by MIT Press. He founded the Canadian Resource and Environmental Economics study group and organized its first conference in 1991. His research interests encompass cost assessment, taxation, regulation enforcement, and environmental issues related to natural resource management. Notable recent work includes a collaborative study on environmental DNA applications for freshwater fisheries management in Canada, emphasizing the technical and cultural complexities involved in implementing effective monitoring tools. Livernois's contributions continue to impact both academic scholarship and practical policymaking in the field of natural resource economics.
Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics • Guelph, ON
Retired but remains active in research and publication.
University of Guelph • Guelph, ON
Oversaw and directed research initiatives at the university.
Department of Economics and Finance • Guelph, ON
Led the department, focusing on academic and administrative responsibilities.
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