Publications

RFF research is published across multiple platforms for users to explore the forefront of environmental economics and policy.

Recent Publications

Testimony and Public Comments — Nov 22, 2022

Calculating Life-Cycle Emissions from Electricity Consumption

To the Department of Energy on the Clean Hydrogen Production Standard.

Issue Brief — Nov 21, 2022

The Shadow Price of Capital: Accounting for Capital Displacement in Benefit–Cost Analysis

This issue brief explains why the discounting sensitivity case using a 7 percent investment rate of return is generally incorrect and can yield extremely misleading estimates of the costs and benefits of policies with long-lived impacts.

Publication Types

Books

Books authored by RFF researchers

Data Tools

Interactives and visualizations exploring RFF's research

Explainers

Background information on the concepts underpinning RFF research

Issue Briefs

Topical and accessible information about current events and issues

Journal Articles

Peer-reviewed articles from external publications, written or co-written by RFF researchers

Reports

Analysis of timely environmental and energy issues

Testimony and Public Comments

Expert analysis and input on regulatory issues

Working Papers

RFF research papers reflecting the ongoing findings of work in progress

All publications