Elisa Belfiori

Elisa Belfiori is a Professor at the School of Business, Torcuato Di Tella University in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and holds the distinguished status of Distinguished CESifo Affiliate in the Energy and Climate Economics research area.

Her research spans Environmental Economics, Macroeconomics, and Public Finance, with concentrated expertise in climate policy design, energy market dynamics, and natural resource management. Key interests include:

• Climate change economics and policy evaluation
• Distributional impacts of environmental regulations
• Design of equitable carbon mitigation strategies
• Interactions between fiscal policy and climate interventions

Professor Belfiori's work emphasizes understanding both intended and unintended consequences of policy interventions, particularly regarding economic inequality. Her recent research explores innovative applications of carbon capture technologies for redistribution purposes, demonstrating her focus on practical policy solutions.

Notable recognition includes her Distinguished CESifo Affiliate status, reflecting significant contributions to energy and climate economics. Her 2024 working paper 'Climate Inequality: Carbon Capture for Redistribution' represents cutting-edge research at the intersection of climate science and economic justice.