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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Deforestation: Using markets to make forests worth more alive than dead
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Extreme weather: How insurance reform can make recovery faster and fairer
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Can family farms survive climate change? These North Carolina farmers say yes.
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Unlocking the planet-saving potential of crediting natural climate solutions
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How sustainable aviation fuels can clean up the future of flight
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How economics solved acid rain
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Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on economics.
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EDF President Fred Krupp Testifies on Beneficial Climate Investments
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How our clean energy laws can support a fair transition for workers and communities
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Five recommendations for integrating equity into benefit-cost analysis for flood risk management
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New York lawmakers have a chance to lead on climate. They must take it.
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Economics resources
Our economics experts
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Suzi Kerr
Senior Vice President, Chief Economist
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Carolyn Kousky
Associate Vice President, Economics and Policy Analysis
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Matthias Fripp
Associate Vice President, Modelling, Mapping and Analytics
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Pedro Piris-Cabezas
Senior Director, Global Transportation / Lead Senior Economist
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Kristina Mohlin
Senior Director & Distinguished Economist, Policy Analysis
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Xiaolu Zhao
Senior Director, Climate
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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)





