Clinton Levitt

Dr. Clinton Levitt is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, University of Tasmania. His research focuses on energy economics, environmental policy, and natural resource management. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at Copenhagen Business School (pre-2013) and holds a PhD from the University of Iowa (2009) and a BA from the University of Calgary (2003).

His work addresses critical issues such as renewable energy integration, greenhouse gas emission reduction strategies, and policy frameworks for sustainable resource use. Notable projects include analyses of Australia’s National Electricity Market, Denmark’s emissions reduction efforts, and Tasmania’s firewood management challenges. Dr. Levitt emphasizes the need for interconnected energy systems and household-level battery storage to support renewable adoption.

His research spans global trade impacts on emissions, hydrogen technology adoption, and historical cost-of-living analyses. He has published extensively on oil and gas exploration economics, royalty systems, and the interplay between climate policy and international trade.

Dr. Levitt collaborates widely, contributing to both theoretical and applied economic studies with a focus on actionable policy design. His work underscores the urgency of addressing climate change through evidence-based mechanisms.