Bettina Chlond
Heidelberg University
“Essays on the Public Economics of Decarbonization: Low-income Households and Industry”
For her dissertation, “Essays on the Public Economics of Decarbonization: Low-income Households and Industry”, Bettina Chlond examines key challenges in the design of effective and equitable decarbonization policies. Her research combines rigorous empirical and experimental methods to generate policy-relevant insights on energy efficiency, technological adoption, and the distributional impacts of climate policies. Focusing particularly on low-income households and industry, her work advances the understanding of how decarbonization efforts can be designed to support both environmental objectives and social equity. Currently a postdoctoral researcher at ETH Zürich, Bettina’s research lies at the intersection of environmental, behavioral, and public economics, reflecting a strong commitment to addressing pressing climate policy challenges through innovative and evidence-based research.
Nan Sandi
University of Oxford
“Three Essays in Natural Resources and Environmental Economics”
For her dissertation, “Three Essays in Natural Resources and Environmental Economics”, Nan Sandi investigates how market-based interventions and policy reforms can address environmental challenges while improving welfare and promoting sustainable development in low- and middle-income countries. Her work combines advanced empirical approaches, including randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental methods, big data analytics, and machine learning techniques, to generate causal evidence on cost-effective and scalable solutions. Through research on agricultural waste management, air pollution, and the links between mining and conflict, she examines how economic growth can be aligned with environmental sustainability and social inclusion. Her dissertation has already received significant recognition, including the Weiss Fund/NEUDC Development Economics Distinguished Paper Award, the ADB–IEA Innovative Research Award, and a Special Mention from the Conflict Research Society, while one chapter has been published in the Journal of Development Economics. Her work demonstrates methodological excellence and makes important contributions to environmental and development economics.
Andrea Titton
University of Amsterdam
“Economic Consequences of Environmental Catastrophes”
For his dissertation, “Economic Consequences of Environmental Catastrophes”, Andrea Titton examines the far-reaching economic impacts of environmental catastrophes, with a particular focus on climate tipping points and the macroeconomic risks associated with climate change. His research combines theoretical modelling with quantitative analysis, employing advanced stochastic methods to assess complex climate–economy dynamics and the uncertainties surrounding future environmental change. By exploring how climate risks can affect economic systems and decision-making, his work contributes to a deeper understanding of the challenges posed by the green transition and long-term climate impacts. Currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Bologna, Andrea’s research bridges climate risk, firms’ expectations, and environmental macroeconomics, providing valuable insights for both economic theory and climate policy.
