Petr Mariel holds the position of Full Professor at the Department of Quantitative Methods at the University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU in Bilbao, Spain. He delivers both introductory and advanced master courses in quantitative methods to students specializing in Economics. Professor Mariel's pedagogy predominantly relies on simulation techniques, utilizing the open-source programming language and statistical computing environment, R (https://www.r-project.org/). In his research pursuits, Prof. Mariel focuses on discrete choice modelling, primarily in the realm of environmental valuation. However, his expertise extends to areas such as health economics, public policy, and urban economics. He boasts a prolific publication record in esteemed academic journals and has also provided consultancy services to both public and private sector entities.

Juergen Meyerhoff holds the esteemed position of Senior Researcher at HWR Berlin, where his multifaceted role encompasses project leadership, public policy consultation, and editorial responsibilities for specialized journals in the realms of environmental and ecological economics. With a rich and illustrious research background, Dr. Meyerhoff has made substantial contributions to numerous research initiatives and has been a key figure in the publication of scientific works of significance. His extensive involvement in projects and publications has been particularly notable within the framework of the European Union's Sixth and Seventh Framework Programs, where his expertise has been instrumental in advancing the understanding and discourse surrounding pressing environmental and ecological issues.

Sven Anders is a Professor of Resource Economics at the University of Alberta, Canada. His research focuses on the economics of agriculture and energy transition that seeks to advance our understanding of individuals' decision-making on complex, policy-relevant topics. Using survey and experimental methods his work provides insights into consumer and producer behavior that helps advance markets, policy, and welfare outcomes. Through his research, Prof. Anders takes a keen interest in the many relationships between energy transition, agriculture, and the environment under changing climatic conditions. Prof. Anders teaches courses in the field of agricultural economics, food systems and marketing economics at both bachelor and Master levels.