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Michael Burton is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia, specializing in agricultural and natural resource economics. He holds a BSc from the University of Bath and both a Master's and Ph.D. from the University of Manchester. His research primarily focuses on quantitative approaches to valuing environmental resources, particularly in marine areas. He has an extensive background in agricultural economics, having begun his career at the Department of Agricultural Economics at Manchester in 1985. He joined UWA in 1998 and has since engaged in various projects, including the valuation of marine biodiversity, and teaching courses related to agricultural policy and econometrics. Burton has contributed significantly to the understanding of consumer demand analysis, environmental economics, and non-market valuation, with his work supported by collaborations with various environmental organizations and research hubs. He is committed to addressing challenges related to sustainable resource management and has been recognized for his mentorship in research.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Teaches and conducts research in agricultural and environmental economics.
Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Manchester • Manchester, UK
Conducted research and taught agricultural economics.
Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Manchester • Manchester, UK
Assisted in research projects related to agricultural economics.
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