About
Dr. Kenneth Gillingham is the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the Yale School of the Environment (YSE) and a Professor with a primary appointment at YSE and secondary appointments in the Department of Economics, Yale School of Management, and Jackson School of Global Affairs. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University in Management Science & Engineering and Economics. His research focuses on energy and environmental economics, behavioral economics, and climate policy, with emphasis on consumer decisions in transportation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. He previously served at the White House Council of Economic Advisers and has affiliations with the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Education: A.B. from Dartmouth College; M.S. and Ph.D. from Stanford University.
Research Interests: His work spans applied microeconomics, behavioral economics, industrial organization, and integrated assessment modeling of climate change. He examines policies related to energy efficiency, electric vehicles, and renewable energy adoption, considering peer effects, social learning, and policy design. His recent studies include the health impacts of energy transitions, electric vehicle infrastructure optimization, and the role of induced innovation in energy technologies.
Grants and Advising: While specific grants aren't detailed here, his research has been published in top journals like Science, Nature, and the American Economic Journal. He advises doctoral students in environmental and energy economics.
Labs/Teams: As a faculty member, he contributes to the Yale Environmental Economics Group and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on climate policy and energy systems.
