Nicole A. Mathys

Nicole A. Mathys is a Full Professor at the Institute of Economic Research, University of Neuchâtel, specializing in environmental, energy, transport, and territorial development economics. She teaches Environmental Economics at the Master's level and conducts research on economic sustainability, policy evaluation, and spatial dynamics.

Her academic background includes:

• BA in Political Economy from the University of Neuchâtel (with Erasmus exchange at the University of East Anglia, UK)
• PhD in Economics from the University of Lausanne (2007), dissertation: "Five Essays in Trade and the Environment and Economic Geography"

Professor Mathys' research centers on carbon taxation, waste management, transportation behavior, and energy transitions using empirical and spatial analysis methods. Her work connects economic activity with environmental outcomes, emphasizing Swiss policy contexts while contributing to global debates on trade and environment.

Recent publications reveal a strong focus on transportation systems and energy transitions, analyzing travel behavior, carbon pricing mechanisms, and long-term scenarios for Swiss decarbonization. Key themes include policy instrument effectiveness, behavioral responses to environmental regulations, and spatial distribution of economic activities.

Scientific awards: None mentioned in the provided text.

She has led major research initiatives including the "Energy-Economy-Society" program at the Swiss Federal Office of Energy and currently coordinates research and innovation at the Federal Office for Spatial Development, bridging academic research with practical policy application.

As head of the Bases section at the Swiss Federal Office for Spatial Development, she leads a team developing spatial development statistics and economic analyses, serving as the office's competence center for economic research and evaluation.