The Economics of Sustainable Transport
Join us for the workshop on the “Economics of Sustainable Transport” hosted by FREECE and SITE at the Stockholm School of Economics. This one-day event will delve into the complex interplay between transportation systems and environmental sustainability.
Workshop Highlights:
- Paper Presentations: Engage with cutting-edge research on topics such as fuel taxation, air pollution, emission reductions, congestion charges, electric vehicle adoption, tax incidence, and aviation decarbonization.
- Keynote Speeches: Gain insights from leading experts in sustainable transport economics who will share their latest findings and future directions in the field.
Call for Papers:
We invite academics to present their research at the workshop. If you are interested, please submit your paper on topics related to sustainable transport by October 27 to julius.andersson@hhs.se.
Keynote speakers
Thomas Sterner (University of Gothenburg)
Thomas is professor of environmental economics at the University of Gothenburg. His research is focused on the design of environmental policy instruments, and he has published more than 100 academic articles. Recent research focuses on issues of acceptability of policy instruments, their distributional effects, and ways of making efficient instruments such as taxes more acceptable by refunding or using revenues constructively.
Ulrike Kornek (Kiel University)
Ulrike serves as a professor of environmental and resource economics at Kiel University, Germany. Her research interests are in international climate change economics, where she analyzes the design of institution to mitigate climate change, in particular optimal carbon prices, in theoretical and numerical models. Prior to her tenure at Kiel University, she led the Governance group at MCC Berlin.
Why Attend:
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow researchers and practitioners in the field of sustainable transport.
- Latest Research: Stay updated with the newest developments and trends in sustainable transport economics.
- Expert Guidance: Receive valuable feedback and guidance on your research from established experts.
Registration:
Please register for the event by [insert registration link].
Contact Information:
For any questions or further information, please contact julius.andersson@hhs.se.
Registration & Program:
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