Joseph E. Aldy
University Fellow
Joe Aldy is a Professor of the Practice of Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School. His research focuses on climate change policy, energy policy, and mortality risk valuation. Aldy also currently serves as the faculty chair of the Regulatory Policy Program at the Harvard Kennedy School. In 2009–2010, he served as the special assistant to the president for energy and the environment, reporting through both the White House National Economic Council and the Office of Energy and Climate Change.
Education
- PhD in economics, Harvard University, 2005
- Master of environmental management, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, 1995
- BA in water resources (independently designed curriculum), Duke University, 1993
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Workshop — May 23, 2023
Workshop on Tracking and Evaluation of RD&D Programs at DOE
Workshop on Tracking and Evaluation of RD&D Programs at DOE
Journal Article — Nov 22, 2022
How is the US Pricing Carbon? How Could We Price Carbon?
This journal article summarizes the remarks of Joe Aldy, Dallas Burtraw, Carolyn Fischer, Meredith Fowlie, Rob Williams, and Maureen Cropper on carbon pricing in the United States during a 2022 conference panel session.
Testimony and Public Comments — Nov 4, 2022
Considerations for Transferability of Tax Credits Under the Inflation Reduction Act
To the Department of the Treasury on the transferability of tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Testimony and Public Comments — Nov 4, 2022
Planning for Evaluation of Treasury IRA Clean Energy Provisions
To the Department of the Treasury on planning for evaluation of clean energy provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Journal Article — Nov 22, 2022
How is the US Pricing Carbon? How Could We Price Carbon?
This journal article summarizes the remarks of Joe Aldy, Dallas Burtraw, Carolyn Fischer, Meredith Fowlie, Rob Williams, and Maureen Cropper on carbon pricing in the United States during a 2022 conference panel session.
Testimony and Public Comments — Nov 4, 2022
Considerations for Transferability of Tax Credits Under the Inflation Reduction Act
To the Department of the Treasury on the transferability of tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Testimony and Public Comments — Nov 4, 2022
Planning for Evaluation of Treasury IRA Clean Energy Provisions
To the Department of the Treasury on planning for evaluation of clean energy provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Working Paper — Oct 13, 2022
How Is the US Pricing Carbon? How Could We Price Carbon?
This working paper summarizes the remarks of Joe Aldy, Dallas Burtraw, Carolyn Fischer, Meredith Fowlie, Rob Williams, and Maureen Cropper on carbon pricing in the United States during a 2022 panel convening.
Workshop — May 23, 2023
Workshop on Tracking and Evaluation of RD&D Programs at DOE
Workshop on Tracking and Evaluation of RD&D Programs at DOE
Workshop — Mar 30, 2022
Looking Back: Using Retrospective Analysis to Improve Federal Environmental Regulation
A workshop featuring "ex post" analyses of the benefits and costs of federal environmental regulations
RFF Live — Dec 10, 2020
Looking Ahead: Benefit-Cost Analysis for Environmental Regulation
Looking Ahead: Benefit-Cost Analysis for Environmental Regulation
RFF Live — Jun 4, 2020
The Third Prong: Solar Radiation Management as a Climate Intervention
The Third Prong: Solar Radiation Management as a Climate Intervention
Special Series: The SEC Climate Disclosure Rule — May 19, 2022
Will the SEC’s Proposed Climate Disclosure Rule Come Up against Legal and Economic Challenges?
For this fourth article in our series about the proposed climate disclosure rule from the US Securities and Exchange Commission, experts answer: What are some potential concerns about the legal basis for the rule or its economic costs and benefits?
Special Series: The SEC Climate Disclosure Rule — May 12, 2022
Even with Moves toward Transparency, Corporate Climate Pledges and Carbon Offsets Will Be Complicated
For this third article in our series about the proposed rule from the US Securities and Exchange Commission, experts answer: What are the main concerns about corporate climate pledges and carbon offsets? How does this disclosure address the concerns?
Common Resources — Oct 5, 2021
A Solution to the Competitiveness Risks of Climate Policy: Countervailing Duty Law
Without the need for new legislation, the United States can work toward its ambitious climate goals and ensure a level playing field for American businesses by using countervailing duties under international trade law.
Resources Radio — Sep 7, 2021
When Will the Sun Set on Fossil Fuel Subsidies?, with Joseph Aldy
Joseph Aldy describes US government subsidies for fossil fuel production and how reforms could level the playing field for cleaner energy sources.
Press Release — Nov 12, 2021
To Understand Solar Geoengineering, We Need the Social Sciences
In an article for Science’s Policy Forum, experts from a variety of fields consider how the social sciences can inform the understanding, application, and implications of solar geoengineering.
Media Highlight — Nov 23, 2020
Climate Change: Biden Should Establish a Carbon Price Benchmark
Climate Change: Biden Should Establish a Carbon Price Benchmark
Media Highlight — Aug 4, 2020
Study: Co-benefits constitute nearly half of monetized perks
Study: Co-benefits constitute nearly half of monetized perks
Press Release — Jul 29, 2020
Lessons from William Nordhaus’s Influence on Climate Change Policy
Lessons from William Nordhaus’s Influence on Climate Change Policy