Matthew Agarwala
Matthew’s research explores the economics of water and how it relates to development, growth, and sustainability. His work seeks to inform policy regarding the economic valuation and pricing of water, optimal water governance, and the relationship between water, gender and development.
Background
Prior to joining the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Matthew studied under Dr. Atif Kubursi in Toronto, Canada, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with honours degrees (HBA) in economics and political science, as well as an MA in economic policy.
Research interests
- Virtual water;
- Nexus of water, gender and economic development;
- Water’s place in Green Accounting;
- Sustainability;
- Transboundary water governance and security;
- Resource and environmental economics.
Research
Research - 2018
Finding appropriate mechanisms by which to value the environment and incorporate it into economics remains a sizeable challenge for researchers... Read more
Research - 2016
We present an integrated model of the direct consequences of climate change on land use, and the indirect effects of... Read more
Research - 2015
As the United Nations climate summit in Paris draws to a close, we suggest that cities should be a focus... Read more
Paper considers the practical trade-offs policy makers and practitioners must navigate when utilizing the concept of well-being in environmental interventions. Read more
Focusing on the most impoverished populations, we critically review and synthesise key themes from dominant frameworks for assessing the relationship... Read more
Research - 2014
This Handbook takes stock of progress made in our understanding of what sustainable development actually is and how it can be measured and achieved. Read more
Governments and businesses are beginning to account for natural capital, but must collaborate to promote sustainability, combat climate change and improve decision-making. Read more
E.J. Milner-Gulland, J.A. McGregor, M. Agarwala, G. Atkinson, P. Bevan, T. Clements, T. Daw, K. Homewood, N. Kumpel, J. Lewis,... Read more
Bateman, I., Agarwala, M., and T. Badura. (2014). Nature, 505(7482), 160-160. Read more
Research - 2013
Kubursi, A., and M. Agarwala. (2013). In Encyclopedia of Environmental Management, edited by Sven Erik Jorgensen. Vol. IV, 2801–2811. New... Read more
Bateman, I., Day, B., Agarwala, M., Bacon, P., Bad’ura, T., Binner, A., De-Gol, A., Ditchburn, B., Dugdale, S., Emmett, B.,... Read more
Research - 2012
Agarwala, M. and A. Kubursi. (2012). In Impact of Climate Change on Water Cycle and Health, edited by Velma I.... Read more
Atkinson, G., Agarwala, M., and P. Muñoz. (2012). In Inclusive Wealth Report 2012 Measuring progress toward sustainability, eds. Partha Dasgupta,... Read more
Policy
Policy - 2019
Initial report by the Bennett Institute for Public Policy at the University of Cambridge for the Wealth Economy Project on how to improve economic measurement in order to guide effective economic policymaking. Read more
Policy - 2018
Binner, A., Smith, G., Faccioli, M., Bateman, I.J., Day, B.H., Agarwala, M. and Harwood, A. (2018). Second edition: to 2018,... Read more
Agarwala, M., Bark, R., Bowen, A., Badura, T., Hayward, M., Jones, J., Turner, R.K., Watts, C. (2018). CSERGE, University of... Read more
Policy - 2017
Badura T., Ferrini S., Agarwala M. and Turner K. (2017) V European Commission. CSERGE, University of East Anglia. Norwich, UK.... Read more
Binner, A., Smith, G., Bateman, I., Day, B., Agarwala, M., Harwood, A. (2017) Forestry Commission Research Report. Forestry Commission, Edinburgh.... Read more
Policy - 2016
Ten Brink, P., Russi, D., Tinch, R., Schoumacher, C., Agarwala, M., Bateman, I., and C. Bullock. (2016). Discussion Paper for... Read more
Policy - 2015
Koetse, M., Agarwala, M., Bullock, C., ten Brink, P (2015). Report for the European Commission Operational Potential of Ecosystem Research... Read more
Policy - 2014
Bateman, I., Day, B., Agarwala, M., Bacon, P., Badura, T., Binner, A., De-Gol, A. J., et al. (2014). For the... Read more
NCC. (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, 2014). Link to publisher Read more
Books
Books - 2014
This Handbook takes stock of progress made in our understanding of what sustainable development actually is and how it can be measured and achieved. Read more
News
News - 2015
Agarwala, M., Binner, A., Weisz, H., Schellnhuber, H.J., Doherty, P., Moerner, W.E., Smoot, G.F. (2015) Climate policy: Push to decarbonize... Read more
News - 2014
Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) is no panacea, but it can be an efficient tool for aligning incentives to benefit people, planet, and profit. Read more
Matthew Agarwala speaks to Mike Stonard about a recently release study of Natural Capital. Matthew is the lead researcher behind the study Read more