Molly K. Macauley
Molly Macauley tragically and unexpectedly passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016. Friends and colleagues may share their tributes and memories at a special page, Remembering Molly.
Molly Macauley's research interests included space economics and policy, the economics of new technologies for research and understanding of the interactions between people and natural resources, the use of economic incentives in environmental regulation, climate and earth science, and recycling and solid waste management. She served on numerous special committees of the National Academy of Sciences and federal agencies.
She also served on the Board of Trustees of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, the Board of advisers for the Thomas Jefferson Program in Public Policy at the College of William and Mary, and the Women in Aerospace Scholarship Committee. Macauley has testified extensively before Congress and is the author of more than 80 articles, reports, and books.
PhD in economics, Johns Hopkins University, 1983
MA in economics, Johns Hopkins University, 1981
BA in economics, College of William and Mary, 1979
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Resources Magazine — Feb 25, 2022
In Pursuit of a Sustainable Space Environment: Economic Issues in Regulating Space
Molly Macauley’s 1993 analysis of space debris anticipated, by many years, a problem that now receives routine press attention. Because of related uncertainties and complex benefit-cost considerations, related regulations must be considered carefully.
Journal Article — Nov 29, 2017
The Value of Remotely Sensed Information: The Case of a GRACE-Enhanced Drought Severity Index
The Value of Remotely Sensed Information: The Case of a GRACE-Enhanced Drought Severity Index
Media Highlight — Sep 23, 2016
Think Tank Names Research Award to Honor Slain Leader
Think Tank Names Research Award to Honor Slain Leader
Media Highlight — Sep 23, 2016
Research Award Established in Honor of Molly Macauley
Research Award Established in Honor of Molly Macauley
Journal Article — Nov 29, 2017
The Value of Remotely Sensed Information: The Case of a GRACE-Enhanced Drought Severity Index
The Value of Remotely Sensed Information: The Case of a GRACE-Enhanced Drought Severity Index
Journal Article — May 29, 2015
Assessing the Role of Renewable Energy Policies in Landfill Gas to Energy Projects
Assessing the Role of Renewable Energy Policies in Landfill Gas to Energy Projects
Working Paper — Jul 8, 2014
Assessing the Role of Renewable Energy Policies in Landfill Gas Energy Projects
Assessing the Role of Renewable Energy Policies in Landfill Gas Energy Projects
Journal Article — Apr 1, 2013
Strategically Placing Green Infrastructure: Cost-Effective Land Conservation in the Floodplain
Strategically Placing Green Infrastructure: Cost-Effective Land Conservation in the Floodplain
Workshop — Jun 1, 2016
Neuroeconomics: A New Direction for Valuing Environmental Public Goods
Neuroeconomics: A New Direction for Valuing Environmental Public Goods
Workshop — Feb 24, 2015
What’s Next for Climate Engineering?
What’s Next for Climate Engineering?
Workshop — Jun 26, 2014
A Discussion of the Independent Risk Assessment for Risky Business: The Economic Risks of Climate Change in the United States
A Discussion of the Independent Risk Assessment for Risky Business: The Economic Risks of Climate Change in the United States
Workshop — May 28, 2014
Natural Resources, Ecology, and Public Policy: Time for Some Unconventional Ideas
Natural Resources, Ecology, and Public Policy: Time for Some Unconventional Ideas
Resources Magazine — Feb 25, 2022
In Pursuit of a Sustainable Space Environment: Economic Issues in Regulating Space
Molly Macauley’s 1993 analysis of space debris anticipated, by many years, a problem that now receives routine press attention. Because of related uncertainties and complex benefit-cost considerations, related regulations must be considered carefully.
Resources Magazine — May 25, 2016
Data from Drones: A New Way to See the Natural World
The use of drones in environmental and resource economics offers a new means to gather data, the lifeblood of the field.
Common Resources — Feb 23, 2016
RFF Announces Search for Next President
With the announced retirement of Phil Sharp, RFF has launched a search for the organization's next president.
Common Resources — Feb 23, 2016
RFF’s Year in Review and Looking Ahead
RFF Vice President for Research and Senior Fellow Molly Macauley prepared this overview for colleagues as we entered 2016, highlighting connections...