
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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Despite $1 billion budgeted for clean energy, New York’s delayed cap-and-invest rollout is costing residents billions more in savings
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New tax bill repealing clean energy incentives will raise costs, surrender jobs and increase pollution
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New report: Methane mitigation industry poised to drive growth in Canadian jobs, investment and exports
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California Must Lead on Climate Action in Final State Budget Agreement
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Extending Cap-and-Trade Program Saves Working Families $3.9 Billion, Creates 287,000 Jobs and $55 Billion in Economic Growth
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Bad for Business: The Trump Administration’s Attack on EPA’s Endangerment Finding
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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)