Can We Test Geoengineering?
Solar radiation management (SRM), a form of geoengineering, might be used to offset some fraction of the anthropogenic radiative forcing of climate as a means to reduce climate change, but the risks a
Research
Fuel Tax Incidence and Supply Conditions
In this paper, we provide new evidence regarding the pass-through of diesel and gasoline taxes to prices, and how the estimated pass-through depends on a variety of supply conditions including a measu
Using the Market to Address Climate Change: Insights from Theory and Experience
Emissions of greenhouse gases linked with global climate change are affected by diverse aspects of economic activity, including individual consumption, business investment, and government spending.
Real-Time Economic Analysis and Policy Development During the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
The 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill posed near-term economic risks to the Gulf of Mexico region and raised questions about appropriate policies to mitigate catastrophic oil spill risks.
Preventing the Next Fukushima
While this year's disaster at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi plant, the worst since Chernobyl in 1986, was caused by the one-two punch of a huge earthquake followed by an immense tsunami—a disaster unlikel
Why U.S. Troops Should Stay in Iraq
As America looks back on this 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, the war in Iraq looms large — and usually not in a good way.
The Greenness of China: Household Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Urban Development
China urbanization is associated with both increases in per capita income and greenhouse gas emissions.
The Challenge of Degraded Environments: How Common Biases Impair Effective Policy
Economic activity can damage natural systems and reduce the flow of ecosystem services. The harms can be substantial, as our case studies vividly illustrate.
Will Electric Cars Transform the U.S. Market?
For the past forty years, United States Presidents have repeatedly called for a reduction in the country's dependence on fossil fuels in general and foreign oil specifically.
Iraqi Politics and Implications for Oil and Energy
Introduction Preview: Iraq’s ability to reach its energy potential should be of broad regional and international concern.
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