Research and Policy

Transportation, energy, and public lands.

Research on congestion, resource allocation, infrastructure, environmental policy, and equitable access to public lands.

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Research Areas

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Outdoor Recreation on Public Lands

Reservation systems, congestion management, lotteries, campground access, timed entry, and recreation demand.

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Energy Economics

Electricity markets, fuel markets, climate policy, emissions, infrastructure, and environmental regulation.

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Transportation Economics

Congestion, freight transportation, traffic externalities, transit systems, mode choice, and transportation policy.

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Policy Briefs

Short research summaries for public-facing audiences.

Briefs translate papers into key findings, practical implications, and graphics designed for policymakers, journalists, agencies, and interdisciplinary readers.

Campground Reservations and Public Land Access

Reservation rules can determine whether scarce campsites are used efficiently or sit empty as no-shows.

8-15% Simulated social surplus gains from policies that reduce campground no-shows.

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Reservation Policies and Equity in National Park Access

Advance purchase windows and competition for permits can shift access toward higher-income users.

3-5% Higher median household income among reservation holders in the most competitive markets.

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Buying Frenzies and Equitable Access to Public Lands

First-come online releases can reward speed and flexibility when low prices create excess demand.

25% More recreational trip value received by high-income zip codes.

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