Publications
RFF research is published across multiple platforms for users to explore the forefront of environmental economics and policy.
Recent Publications
Working Paper — Mar 31, 2020
Have US Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards Improved Social Welfare?
This paper provides the first comprehensive social welfare estimates of recent fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards.
Journal Article — Mar 29, 2020
Technologies and Policies to Decarbonize Global Industry: Review and Assessment of Mitigation Drivers through 2070
Fully decarbonizing global industry is essential to achieving climate stabilization, and reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050–2070 is necessary to limit global warming to 2 °C. This paper assembles and evaluates technical and policy interventions, both on the supply side and on the demand side.
Journal Article — Mar 18, 2020
National Monuments and Economic Growth in the American West
A groundbreaking study by RFF researchers, published in Science Advances, shows that national monuments have had mostly positive effects on local economies in the American West.
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