
Economics
Helping people and nature prosper together
Why economics matters: Too often, economic forces drive decisions that harm the planet. We need to turn that around. By creating the right economic incentives, we can make market forces work for — rather than against — the environment.
How we use this powerful approach: We examine every environmental problem through an economic lens, working with communities, policymakers and other partners to use economic forces for good. In a warming world, we're helping to develop climate solutions that create jobs, build resilient communities and cut pollution in an effective, equitable way.
Our work using economics to scale up solutions
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4 ways climate change is impacting home insurance, putting us at risk
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The economic case for preserving clean energy tax incentives in the U.S.
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How companies can ensure their carbon credit purchases are really saving forests
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2024 UN climate talks yield some progress, but there’s much more to do
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How sustainable aviation fuels can clean up the future of flight
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Unlocking the planet-saving potential of crediting natural climate solutions
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on economics.
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Insurance Policy Tools Can Turn Post-Disaster Recovery into Resilience: New EDF Report
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California Legislature Passes Critical Bill Setting Stage for Cheaper, Cleaner Power through an Expanded Western Electricity Market
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Lawmakers Vote to Extend Cap and Trade as “Cap and Invest,” Align Emissions Cap with Timeline to Meet State’s Climate Action Goals
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A New Energy Task Force for North Carolina: Putting Affordability First
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Climate change has cost me. Why does the EPA say it’s not dangerous?
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Cap and Trade Extension Will Benefit California’s Economy, Affordability and Climate
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Economics resources
Dig deeper into our work with these resources for researchers, policymakers, journalists and communities.
Our economics experts
We bring wide-ranging perspectives and skills to our economics work. Meet some of the people who make it happen.
Staff perspective
Many decisions that cause environmental damage are rooted in economics, and so are the solutions.
Suzi Kerr
EDF Chief Economist
Media contact
Sommer Yesenofski
(949) 257-8768 (office)