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David Brown is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Alberta, holding a Canada Research Chair in Energy Economics & Policy. His research focuses on energy economics, industrial organization, and regulatory policy, particularly in electricity markets. He examines topics such as market design, market power, demand-side management, and emerging technologies like rooftop solar and electric vehicles. Currently teaching ECON 473: Game Theory and Economic Applications, he has affiliations with Stanford University's Program on Energy and Sustainable Development and serves on editorial boards of journals like Resource and Energy Economics and The Electricity Journal. His work emphasizes designing policies to enhance electricity market efficiency and reliability.
Research Interests:
- Energy Economics and Policy
- Regulatory Design for Electricity Markets
- Applied Econometrics in Energy Systems
- Environmental and Industrial Organization
Publications trends reflect his focus on electricity market dynamics, including studies on price mechanisms, demand response, and renewable integration. Recent work explores unintended consequences of retail rate designs and the impact of information disclosure on market behavior. Awards include the Canada Research Chair appointment, reflecting his leadership in energy policy research.
As President of the Canadian Association for Energy Economists and a Co-Editor of Resource and Energy Economics, he contributes to academic and policy discourse. His grants and advisory roles highlight contributions to energy transition and market regulation.
