Christian Traeger

Christian Traeger is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Oslo. His research focuses on Climate Change, Risk and Uncertainty, Dynamic Economics, Economic Policy, Resources and Energy, and Behavioral Strategies. He is affiliated with projects like NIMICAR, exploring international climate cooperation and risk avoidance. His recent work includes studies on carbon pricing mechanisms, climate-economic modeling, and the macroeconomic impacts of clean energy subsidies.

Key contributions include the development of the ACE model (Analytic Climate Economy), which integrates climate and economic dynamics. He has published in top journals such as the American Economic Journal and the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management. His research emphasizes policy design under uncertainty and the valuation of ecosystem services.

He leads research initiatives on solar geoengineering and negative emissions technologies (NETs), addressing global climate challenges. His work bridges theoretical economic modeling with practical policy analysis, aiming to inform sustainable development strategies.