Arild Vatn

• Teaching
• Master International Environment Studies
• Theoretical research within institutional and ecological economics
• Empirical research in environmental governance

Liste med publikasjoner fra min forskning. (Cristin)

Selected since 2005:

Vatn, A., 2025 (forthcoming). Rethinking Ecological Economics. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.

Vatn, A., U. Pascual, R. Chaplin-Kramer, M. Termansen, P. Arias-Arévalo, P. Balvanera, S. Athayde, T. Hahn and E. Lazos, 2024. Incorporating diverse values of nature in decision-making-theory and practice. Philosophical Transactions Royal Society B, 379: 20220315. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2022.0315

Aasen, M., J. Thøgersen, A. Vatn and P. Stern, 2024. The role of norm dynamics for climate relevant behavior: a 2019-2021 panel study of red meat consumption. Ecological Economics, 218, 108091. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolecon.2023.108091

Nantongo., M., A. Vatn, G. Soka, 2024. REDD+: The perfect marriage between conservation and development? A comparative study of the impacts of REDD+ on livelihoods and deforestation in Tanzania. World Development, 173, 106432. https://doi.org/10.1016/­j.worlddev.2023.106432

Gould, R.K., Soares, T.M., Arias-Arévalo, P., Cantú-Fernandez, M., Baker, D., Eyster, H.N., Kwon, R., Prox, L., Rode, J., Suarez, A., Vatn1, A., Zúñiga-Barragán, J., 2023. The role of value(s) in theories of human behavior. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 64, 101355. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cosust.2023.101355

Raymond CM, Anderson CB, Athayde S, Vatn A, Amin AM, Arias-Arévalo P, Christie M, Cantú-Fernández M, Gould RK, Himes A, et al. 2023 An inclusive typology of values for navigating transformations towards a just and sustainable future. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 64, 101301. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cosust.2023.101301)

Arias-Arévalo P, Lazos-Chavero E, Monroy-Sais AS, Nelson SH, Pawlowska-Mainville A, Vatn A, Cantú-Fernández M, Murali R, Muraca B, Pascual U. 2023 The role of power in leveraging the diverse values of nature for transformative change. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability,  64, 101352. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cosust.2023.101352)

Helseth, E., P. Vedeld, A. Vatn, E. Gomez-Baggethun, 2023. Value asymmetries in Norwegian forest governance: The role of institutions and power dynamics  Ecological Economics, 214:107973. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolecon.2023.107973

Pascual, U., P. Balvanera, C.B. Anderson, … A. Vatn, …., 2023. Diverse values of nature for sustainability. Nature, 620: 813–823. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-023-06406-9

Vatn, A., 2023. The credibility thesis – A commentary from an original institutionalist position. Land Use Policy, 131, 10671. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2023.1067177

Aasen, M., J. Thøgersen, A. Vatn, R.E. Dunlap, D.R. Fisher, O, Hellevik and P. Stern. 2022. The limited influence of climate norms on leisure air travel. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, https://doi.org/10.1080/09669582.2022.2097687

Vatn, A., M. Aasen, J. Thøgersen, R.E. Dunlap, D.R. Fisher, O, Hellevik and P. Stern, 2022. What role do climate considerations play in consumption of red meat in Norway? Global Environmental Change, 73, 102490.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2022.102490

Vatn, A., 2021. Berekraftig økonomi. Innsikter fra økologisk og institusjonell økonomi. Oslo: Fagbokforlaget.

Kvakkestad, V., Å.L Steiro and A. Vatn, 2021. Pesticide Policies and Farm Behavior: The Introduction of Regulations for Integrated Pest Management. Agriculture, 11:828. https://­doi.org/10.3390/agriculture11090828. 

Tan, R., R. Hu and A. Vatn, 2021. What does sustainability demand? An institutionalist analysis with applications to China. Journal of Chinese Governance.  https://doi.org/10.­1080/23812346.2021.1940690

Thøgersen, J., A. Vatn, M. Aasen, R.E. Dunlap, D.R. Fisher, O. Hellevik and P. Stern, 2021. Why do people continue driving conventional cars despite climate change? Social-psychological and institutional insights from a survey of Norwegian commuters. Energy Research & Social Science, 79(September):102168. https://doi.org/10.1016/­j.erss.­2021.102168. 

Aasen, M. and A., Vatn, 2021. Institutional Context, Political-Value Orientation and Public Attitudes Towards Climate Policies: A Qualitative Follow-Up Study of an Experiment. Environmental Values, 30(1):43-63(21). https://doi.org/10.3197/096327120X­15752810­324075

Vatn, A., V. Kvakkestad, Å, Steiro and I, Hodge, 2020. Pesticide taxes or voluntary action? An analysis of responses among Norwegian grain farmers. Journal of Environmental Management, 276:111074. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111074. 

Steiro, Å.L., V. Kvakkestad, T.A. Breland and A. Vatn, 2020.  Integrated Pest Management adoption by grain farmers in Norway: A novel index method. Crop Protection, 135:105201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2020.105201. 

Vatn, A., 2020. Institutions for sustainability—Towards an expanded research program for ecological economics. Ecological Economics, 168:106507

Vatn, A., 2019. Polanyi, markets and environmental protection. Culture, Practice & Europe­an­ization, 4(1):74-77

Nantongo, M., A. Vatn and P. Vedeld, 2019. All that glitters is not gold; Power and parti­cip­ation in processes and structures of implementing REDD+ in Kondoa, Tanzania. Forest Policy and Economics, 100:44-54

Nantongo, M. and A. Vatn, 2019. Estimating transaction costs of REDD+. Ecological Econ­omics, 156:1-11

Samndong, R.A. and A. Vatn, 2018. Competing tenures: Implications for REDD+ in the Dem­ocratic Republic of Congo. Forests, 9(11):662

McNeill, D., M. Furuly and A, Vatn, 2018. REDD+, NGOs and Local Govern­ment in Tanzania. International Forestry Review, 20(3):375-389

Primmer, E., H. Saarikoski and A. Vatn, 2018. An Empirical Analysis of Institutional Demand for Valuation Knowledge. Ecological Economics, 152:152-160.

Vatn, A., 2018. Institutional Economics – The Economics of Ecological Economics! Ecology, Economy and Society, 1(1): 5 – 9.

Vatn, A., 2018. Environmental Governance – From Public to Private? Ecological Economics, 148:170-177. 

Samndong, R.A., G. Bush, A. Vatn and M. Chapman, 2018. Institutional analysis of causes of deforestation in REDD+ pilot sites in the Equateur province: Implication for REDD+ in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Land Use Policy, 76:664-674

Aasen, M. and A. Vatn, 2018. Public Attitudes Toward Climate Policies: The Effect of Institutional Contexts and Political Values. Ecological Economics, 146:106-114.

Vatn, A., G. Kajembe, E. Mosi, M. Nantongo, D.S. Silayo, 2017. What does it take to insti­tute REDD +? An analysis of the Kilosa REDD+ pilot, Tanzania. Forest Policy and Economics, 83 (October):1-9.

Heller, M. and A. Vatn, 2017. The divisive and disruptive effect of a weight-based waste fee. Ecological Economics, 131:275-285

Vatn, A., 2016. On limits. In Farley, J. and D. Malghan (eds.): Beyond Uneconomic Growth. Economics, Equity and the Ecological Predicament. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, pp. 83-105.

Vatn, A., G. Kajembe, D.S. Silayo, and P. Vedeld. 2016. Governance structures for REDD+ – experiences from Tanzania. In Kulindwa, K., (ed.): Lessons and Implications for REDD+ Implementation: Experiences from Tanzania. CCIAMSUA, Morogoro, E&D Vision Publishing Ltd, Tanzania, pp 299 - 323

Vatn, A., 2015. Environmental Governance. Institutions, Policies and Actions. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.

Vatn, A., 2015. Markets in environmental governance. From theory to practice. Ecological Economics, 117:225-233.

Vatn, A., 2015. Global Environmental Governance. In Martinez_Alier, J. and R. Muradian (eds.): Handbook in Ecological Economics. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, pp 382-412.

Muradian, R., M. Arsel,… A. Vatn, …, 2013. Payments for ecosystem services and the fatal attraction of win-win solutions. Conservation letters, 6(4):274-279.

Aasen, M., and A. Vatn, 2013. Deliberation on GMOs: A study on how a Citizens' Jury affects the citizens’ attitudes. Environmental Values, 22(4):461-481.

Vatn, A., and P. Vedeld, 2013. National governance structures for REDD+. Global Environmental Change, 23(2):422-432.

Vatn, A. and P. Vedeld, 2012.  Fit, Interplay and Scale – A Diagnosis. Ecology and Society, 17(4):12.

Vatn, A., 2012. Environmental Governance – the Aspect of Coordination. In Brousseau, E., T. Dedeurwaerdere, P.-A. Jouvet and M. Willinger (eds.): Governing Global Environmental Commons: Institutions, Markets, Social Preferences and Political Games. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp. 31-53.

Vatn, A., 2012. Institutions, Rationality and Social Costs. In Ramazzotti, P., P. Frigato and W. Elsner, (eds.):  Social Costs Today Institutional Analyses of the Present Crises. London: Routledge, pp. 35-56.

Vatn, A., 2012. Governing the Environment: The Institutional Economics Approach. In Marletto, G., (ed.): Creating a Sustainable Economy. An Institutional and Evolutionary Approach to Environmental Policy. New York: Routledge, pp. 67-91.

Vatn, A., 2011. Environmental Governance – A Conceptualization. In Kjosavik, D. and P. Vedeld (eds.): The Political Economy of Environment and Development in a Globalized World. Exploring the Frontiers. Trondheim, Tapir Academic Press, pp. 131-152.

Vatn, A., 2010. An Institutional Analysis of Payments for Environmental Services. Ecological Economics, 69:1245-1252.

Vatn, A., 2009. Cooperative behavior and institutions. Journal of Socio-Economics, 38:188-196.

Vatn. A., 2009. Sustainability, institutions and behavior. In Beckmann, V. and M. Padman­abhan (eds.): Institutions and Sustainability. Berlin, Springer, pp. 293-314.

Vatn, A., 2007. Resource regimes and cooperation. Land Use Policy, 24(4):624-632.

Kvakkestad, V., F. Gillund, K.A. Kjølberg and A. Vatn, 2007. Scientists’ Perspectives on the Deliberate Release of GM crops. Environmental Values, 16:79-104.

Rørstad, P.K., A. Vatn and V. Kvakkestad, 2007. Why do transaction costs of agricultural policies vary? Agricultural Economics, 36:1-11.

Vatn, A., L. Bakken, M. Bleken, O-H Baadshaug, H. Fykse, L.E. Haugen, H. Lundekvam, J. Morken, E. Romstad, P.K. Rørstad, A.O, Skjelvåg and T. Sogn, 2006. A Metho­­­dology for Interdisciplinary Analyzes of Pollution from Agriculture. Agricultural Systems, 88:270-293.

Spash, C., and A. Vatn, 2006. Transferring Environmental Value Estimates: Issues and Alter­na­tives. Ecological Economics, 60(2):379-388.

Vatn, A., 2005. Rationality, Institutions and Environmental Policy. Ecological Economics, 55(2):203-217

Vatn, A., 2005. Institutions and the Environment. Cheltenham, Edward Elgar.