We value economics because it’s the study of what people value. When people are rewarded for protecting the environment, it makes a healthy planet more valuable to everyone.
Our work
We conduct research and develop solutions for those who suffer the most from environmental damage — and help communities, investors and entrepreneurs find economically sustainable solutions.
- Explainer
The true cost of carbon pollution
- Explainer
How catch shares work
- Initiative
REDD+: Protecting tropical forests on a large scale
- Initiative
Habitat exchanges transform conservation
- Case study
How economics solved acid rain
- Report
Reducing oil and gas methane emissions creates jobs
Our experts
We bring wide-ranging perspectives and skills to our economics work. Meet some of the people who make it happen.
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Suzi Kerr
Senior Vice President, Chief Economist
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Carolyn Kousky
Associate Vice President for Economics and Policy
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Oleg Lugovoy
Lead Senior Economist
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Kristina Mohlin
Director and Lead Senior Economist
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Pedro Piris-Cabezas
Senior Director Global Transportation/Lead Sr. Economist
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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)
Resources
Dig deeper into how we use economics throughout our work with these resources for researchers, economists and journalists.
- Overview
How cap and trade works
- Analysis
How carbon markets can increase climate ambition
- Blog post
New report: How economic development policies can support fossil fuel communities in the move to a clean economy
- Blog post
How an open-source tool helps state climate policy
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Innovative auctions made energy storage prices plummet
- Blog post
How Companies Set Internal Prices on Carbon