Robert Ritz

Dr Robert Ritz is a Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and co-director of the Energy Policy Research Group at the Judge Business School. His work bridges climate policy, industrial organization, and energy economics, with a focus on carbon pricing, emissions trading, and electricity market design.

• Director of Studies in Economics at Peterhouse
• Co-director, Energy Policy Research Group
• Affiliated faculty, Faculty of Economics

His research explores the interplay between regulatory frameworks, industrial competitiveness, and climate goals. Key themes include carbon border adjustments, strategic market behavior, and the economic implications of renewable energy integration. Articles highlight trends in asymmetric carbon pricing, emissions leakage, and corporate governance aligned with climate performance.

Scientific contributions have been recognized through media coverage in The Economist and Financial Times, and he serves on the academic panel at Ofgem (UK energy regulator), previously contributing to the CMA.