Recent literature has shown the importance of modeling consumer demand for assessing
the effects of new passenger vehicle fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions …

The demand for automobile transportation and the external costs of driving vary widely
across locations. However, gasoline taxes, the most common policy tools implemented to …

Regulators attest that energy efficiency standards save consumers money. More efficient
light bulbs, appliances, and vehicles would cost more up front but reduce energy expenses …

Avoiding adverse consequences of climate change requires policy, technological, and
adaptation solutions. The overall theme of this dissertation is to examine the effectiveness of …

A new footprint-based mechanism was introduced to the Corporate Average Fuel Economy
(CAFE) standard in 2012, and we observe a substantial change in the relationship between …