
Economics
Helping people and nature prosper together
Why economics matters: Too often, economic forces drive decisions that harm the planet. We need to turn that around. By creating the right economic incentives, we can make market forces work for — rather than against — the environment.
How we use this powerful approach: We examine every environmental problem through an economic lens, working with communities, policymakers and other partners to use economic forces for good. In a warming world, we're helping to develop climate solutions that create jobs, build resilient communities and cut pollution in an effective, equitable way.
Our work using economics to scale up solutions
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4 ways climate change is impacting home insurance, putting us at risk
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The economic case for preserving clean energy tax incentives in the U.S.
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How companies can ensure their carbon credit purchases are really saving forests
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2024 UN climate talks yield some progress, but there’s much more to do
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How sustainable aviation fuels can clean up the future of flight
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Unlocking the planet-saving potential of crediting natural climate solutions
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on economics.
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New Report Targets Trillion-Plus Finance Gap that Risks Stalling Shipping’s Energy Transition
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A baffling proposal for California’s cap-and-trade program: How lowering the price ceiling creates a loophole for more pollution and reduces affordability
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Growing insurance crisis leaves homeowners vulnerable
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California lawmakers must act now to extend the state’s cap-and-trade program, as uncertainty reduces funding for investment in communities
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Growing body of research reveals high stakes for California leaders to get the details right in Senate Bill 540
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Trump Administration Issues Another Mandate to Extend Expensive, Polluting Michigan Coal Plant Past Retirement
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Economics resources
Dig deeper into our work with these resources for researchers, policymakers, journalists and communities.
Our economics experts
We bring wide-ranging perspectives and skills to our economics work. Meet some of the people who make it happen.
Staff perspective
Many decisions that cause environmental damage are rooted in economics, and so are the solutions.
Suzi Kerr
EDF Chief Economist
Media contact
Sommer Yesenofski
(949) 257-8768 (office)