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Helen Poltimäe is a Lecturer in Economic Modelling at the University of Tartu's School of Economics and Business Administration within the Faculty of Social Sciences. Her academic career spans over 20 years with roles including Programme Director for the English-taught BA Business Administration programme and Special Expert at the Stockholm Environment Institute Tallinn Center. She holds a Doctorate (2014) and Master's degree (2008) from the University of Tartu, specializing in environmental taxation impacts.
- Education: BSc, MSc (cum laude), and PhD in Economics from University of Tartu
- Special Expertise: Environmental economics, sustainability policy, transport economics, and climate change impacts
Her research focuses on environmental tax distributional effects, sustainable mobility solutions, and green transition impacts. Notable recognitions include three consecutive 'Favourite Lecturer' awards from business administration graduates (2017–2019) and the Urmas Sepp Memorial Research Award (2009).
Recent projects include leading analyses on Estonia's circular economy potential and assessing climate measures' economic impacts. She has authored over 60 publications in peer-reviewed journals and policy reports, addressing topics like climate change health costs, remote work dynamics, and rural mobility solutions.
