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Robert G. Healy

Professor Emeritus of Environmental Social Systems
Environmental Social Systems
No Campus Address OR Box, Durham, NC 27508

Overview


Interested in land use policy in the U.S., particularly management of development in high growth, high amenity areas. Also works on environment and development in Latin America, particularly sustainable development around parks and other protected areas. Special interest in U.S., Canada, Mexico comparisons; management of tourism, and development of sustainable agricultural products linked to tourism.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor Emeritus of Environmental Social Systems · 2025 - Present Environmental Social Systems, Nicholas School of the Environment

In the News


Published April 11, 2024
Spring Books by Duke Authors: Meditations, Baseball, Rebels and Stomach Pains

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Recent Publications


Common Property Theory and Tourism at Niagara Falls

Journal Article Annals of Tourism Research · 2006 Cite

The Aging of North America: A Proposed Migration and Development Strategy

Journal Article Estudios Demograficos y Economicos (Mexico City) · 2005 Cite

The Common Pool Problem and Management of Niagara Falls

Journal Article Annals of Tourism Research · 2005 Cite
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Recent Grants


Tourist Demand for Sustainable Products: A Contribution to Microenterprise Development

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Josiah Charles Trent Memorial Foundation · 1997 - 1998

National Resource Center for Undergraduates in International Studies

Public ServicePrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Department of Education · 1994 - 1997

International Studies

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Department of Education · 1994 - 1997

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of California, Los Angeles · 1972 Ph.D.
University of California, Los Angeles · 1968 M.A.
University of California, Los Angeles · 1965 B.A.