February 1, 2023

The Macroeconomic Impact of Europe’s Carbon Taxes

Economists widely agree that putting a price on carbon emissions is a key element of economically efficient policies to reduce […]

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January 5, 2023

How Much Are Electric Vehicles Driven? Depends on the EV

Transportation is the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Given that, a key element of […]

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December 6, 2022

Temperature and Cognitive Performance

Boston suffered from a tremendous heat wave this summer. Both in July and August temperatures rose beyond 90°F (32°C) for […]

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November 29, 2022

Natural Gas in the U.S. Southeast Power Sector under Deep Decarbonization

An increasing number of public and private actors have announced “net-zero” emissions targets by mid-century. In the electricity sector, the […]

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November 15, 2022

Carbon Abatement Costs for Hydrogen Fuels in Hard-to-Abate Transport Sectors and Potential Climate Policy Mixes

Additional climate policy efforts are needed for “hard-to-abate” sectors such as heavy-duty trucking, shipping, and aviation, in order for governments […]

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November 9, 2022

Gilbert E. Metcalf Joins
MIT CEEPR as a Visiting Professor

CEEPR is delighted to welcome Gilbert E. Metcalf as a Visiting Professor. Professor Metcalf is an economist who has made […]

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