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Working Paper — Jul 12, 2021
Understanding the Resistance to Carbon Taxes: A Case Study of Sweden
A survey of a national sample of the Swedish population, as well as members of a large organization that protests against fuel taxes, highlights the factors that influence resistance to carbon taxes.
Working Paper — May 25, 2021
Effectiveness, Spillovers, and Well-Being Effects of Driving Restriction Policies
This paper analyzes the effectiveness and spillover effects of low-emission zones (LEZs) on air pollution, as well as the impact on individual-level outcomes.
Press Release — May 17, 2021
As the Planet Warms, Mortality Could Rise—Along with the Social Cost of Carbon
In a new analysis of 70 papers, RFF Fellow Daniel Raimi weighs research on how climate change may affect temperature-related mortality—and notes holes in the data—to improve estimates of the social cost of carbon.
Working Paper — Jul 12, 2021
Understanding the Resistance to Carbon Taxes: A Case Study of Sweden
A survey of a national sample of the Swedish population, as well as members of a large organization that protests against fuel taxes, highlights the factors that influence resistance to carbon taxes.
Working Paper — May 25, 2021
Effectiveness, Spillovers, and Well-Being Effects of Driving Restriction Policies
This paper analyzes the effectiveness and spillover effects of low-emission zones (LEZs) on air pollution, as well as the impact on individual-level outcomes.
Working Paper — May 17, 2021
Effects of Climate Change on Heat- and Cold-Related Mortality: A Literature Review to Inform Updated Estimates of the Social Cost of Carbon
In a new analysis of 70 papers, RFF Fellow Daniel Raimi weighs research on how climate change may affect temperature-related mortality—and notes holes in the data—to improve estimates of the social cost of carbon.
Conferences & Panels — Jun 11, 2019
Research Insights, Policy Solutions
Launching the RFF-CMCC European Institute on Economics and the Environment.
Workshop/Seminar — Apr 21, 2015
Looking Ahead toward Paris: International Perspectives on National Commitments
What might the commitments under the Paris agreement signal, both at home and abroad? This policy dialogue examined these issues and featured comments from experts who play key roles in crafting an international agreement that can be signed in Paris.
Workshop/Seminar — Oct 3, 2013
Linking The Value Of Energy Reliability To The Acceptance Of Energy Infrastructure: Evidence From 15 EU Countries
Press Release — May 17, 2021
As the Planet Warms, Mortality Could Rise—Along with the Social Cost of Carbon
In a new analysis of 70 papers, RFF Fellow Daniel Raimi weighs research on how climate change may affect temperature-related mortality—and notes holes in the data—to improve estimates of the social cost of carbon.
Media Highlight — Jan 14, 2021
Support Grows for Shouldering Cost of Climate Action
A story in E&E News details a new climate opinion survey by an international team of experts, which included Senior Fellow Alan Krupnick.
Press Release — Aug 27, 2020
New Research Finds No Evidence that EU Carbon Taxes Hurt Employment or GDP Growth
By analyzing carbon taxes in European countries, a new RFF working paper finds that carbon taxes do not harm key economic factors—and could efficiently reduce emissions in the United States.
Resources Radio — Mar 19, 2019
Resources Radio: Carbon Pricing in Germany, with Christian Flachsland of the Mercator Research Institute
Kristin Hayes and Christian Flachsland discuss the ongoing carbon pricing debate in Germany, the EU Emissions Trading System, and how to make these policies more efficient while still achieving climate goals.
Resources Magazine — Oct 18, 2018
Why Europe Still Needs a Carbon Price Floor
EU reforms have strengthened its emissions trading system, but a price floor is still needed to safeguard its success.
Resources Magazine — Jul 10, 2018
Celebrating Collaborative Research and Expanding RFF’s Horizons
RFF announces the formation of a new institute in partnership with the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change and celebrates the achievements ...