Federal Preemption and Food and Drug Regulation: The Practical, Modem Meaning of an Ancient Doctrine

Working Paper — May 22, 2025

To Buy an Electric Vehicle or Not? A Bayesian Analysis of Consumer Intent in the United States

This paper examines how public opinion on electric vehicle purchases relates to information exposure, environmental views, policy, infrastructure confidence, ownership, and demographics.

Press Release — May 21, 2025

Proposed Carbon Tariff Could Boost US Manufacturing and Emissions

New modeling shows that the Foreign Pollution Fee Act of 2025 would increase domestic manufacturing of covered goods, shift imports toward countries with cleaner manufacturing processes, and raise government revenue.

Issue Brief — May 21, 2025

Projected Effects of the Foreign Pollution Fee Act of 2025

This issue brief studies the economic effects of the 2025 Foreign Pollution Fee Act using Resources for the Future's Global Economic Model.

Press Release — May 20, 2025

RFF Awards Grants to Fund Research on Major Federal Energy Laws

Resources for the Future is pleased to award seven teams grants to analyze clean energy policies and programs developed under the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act.