Peter Christensen

Peter Christensen is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on climate policy, energy efficiency, and environmental economics, with a particular emphasis on applying machine learning and economic modeling to address challenges such as decarbonization, climate adaptation, and environmental crises.

His recent work includes studies on energy efficiency program effectiveness, transport pricing under climate extremes, and the economic impacts of environmental disasters like the Flint water crisis. He has published in top journals such as Journal of Public Economics, Nature, and American Economic Journal: Economic Policy.

Christensen’s research often bridges theoretical models with real-world policy applications, aiming to inform decision-making in climate and environmental policy domains.