David Rapson

David Rapson is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Davis, specializing in energy and environmental economics with a focus on electric vehicles, decarbonization, and climate policy. His research directly informs policy debates through empirical analysis of consumer behavior and market dynamics.

His primary research interests include Energy Economics, Environmental Economics, Transportation Economics, and Climate Policy, with specific expertise in electric vehicle adoption, electricity demand modeling, and the economic implications of decarbonization strategies. His work emphasizes empirical methods to evaluate policy effectiveness, particularly regarding subsidies, pricing mechanisms, and regulatory interventions in transportation and energy markets.

Analysis of his 2021-2024 publications reveals a concentrated focus on electric vehicle economics, with recurring themes in residential electricity consumption patterns, subsidy effectiveness, and decarbonization cost structures. His research consistently addresses methodological challenges in emissions accounting and highlights distributional impacts of clean energy policies, especially for low-income households.