Robert D. Cairns

Robert D. Cairns is a Professor (Post-Retirement) in the Department of Economics at McGill University. His research focuses on Natural Resource Economics, Industrial Organization, and Environmental Economics. Cairns joined McGill in 1978 and has contributed to areas such as green accounting and sustainability theory. His work includes publications on topics like mineral depletion, sustainability, and environmental-economic measures. Selected publications appear in journals such as the Review of Income and Wealth, Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, and Energy Policy. His research often addresses the economic implications of resource management and environmental sustainability.