Publications
RFF research is published across multiple platforms for users to explore the forefront of environmental economics and policy.
Recent Publications
Report — Feb 22, 2021
Climate Insights 2020: Synthesis Report
The synthesis report of the Climate Insights 2020 survey, a joint effort to examine American attitudes on climate change by researchers at Stanford University, Resources for the Future, and ReconMR, provides insight into what Americans think about climate, electric vehicles, natural disasters, and more.
Journal Article — Feb 18, 2021
Customer-Side Energy Management: What Role Should Utilities Play?
This article, adapted from a January 2021 working paper, addresses the role of utilities in providing customer-side energy management.
Working Paper — Feb 17, 2021
Governing Climate Geoengineering: Side-Payments Are Not Enough
This working paper analyzes whether side-payments can address the problem of "free-driving," which is the unilateral deployment of geoengineering at levels that excessively cool Earth's temperature.
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