Ville Inkinen
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Exeter
Biography
Ville received his PhD in Economics from the University of Gothenburg in 2023, joining LEEP at the University of Exeter the same year. His dissertation focused on the economics of aquatic resource protection and land use in the US. In his current research, Ville combines micro-econometric methods and quasi-experimental research designs with geospatial data analysis to explore the economic and environmental dynamics of biodiversity conservation.
Research Interests
Ville’s research interests include:
- Geospatial data analysis
- Environmental economics
- Public economics
Key Papers
Using Markets for Environmental Offsetting: Evaluation of Wetland Area Gains and Losses under the US Clean Water Act
Working Paper: This paper evaluates the market-based environmental offsetting program operating under the US Clean Water Act, in the context of US wetland areas.
The Choice of Mechanism for Biodiversity Offsetting
Working paper: Through a US wetland mitigation program, this paper compares market-based instruments with the conventional command-and-control approach of developer-led offsets.
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