The Value of Information: Methodological Frontiers and New Applications for Realizing Social Benefit

Journal Article — Jul 18, 2025

An Economic Impact Assessment of the Use of Earth Observation Information in Flood Hazard Communication

This article quantifies the economic value of improved seasonal flood forecasts, demonstrating enhanced early flood mitigation decision-making.

Journal Article — Jun 26, 2025

Satellite-Based Remote Sensing Can Enable Cost-Effective Conservation of Eastern North Pacific Blue Whales: A Value of Information Analysis

This article estimates the economic value of satellite data for conserving blue whales at $11–$636 million per year.

Journal Article — Jun 23, 2025

Interplanetary Risk Regulation

This article explores how concepts from risk regulation can help address emerging dangers across multiple planets and space environments, pointing toward the development of future interplanetary laws and policies.

In Focus — May 30, 2025

In Focus: Repealing Clean Electricity Tax Credits

In this video, RFF Senior Research Associate McKenna Peplinski discusses the potential effects of repealing tax credits for clean electricity generation.