Sébastien Houde

Sébastien Houde serves as Associate Professor of Environmental Economics in the Department of Economics at HEC Lausanne, University of Lausanne, with additional research affiliations at the Enterprise for Society (E4S) Center and ETH Zürich. His work bridges academic research and policy design through rigorous economic analysis of environmental challenges.

His educational foundation includes:

• PhD, Stanford University

Professor Houde's research centers on two interconnected themes: First, consumer behavior regarding energy information systems, where he demonstrates how mandatory disclosure programs and certification labels interact in complex ways to influence purchasing decisions. Second, strategic firm responses to climate policies, where he pioneers methods to quantify managerial beliefs and strategic interactions in carbon pricing contexts. His approach combines structural modeling with novel empirical instruments, yielding policy-relevant insights about energy efficiency programs and carbon market design.

Current research focuses on developing survey tools to capture firm-level strategic complementarities under climate policy, supported by his CESifo affiliation. While specific grant details aren't public, his work benefits from institutional backing at HEC Lausanne and ETH Zürich partnerships. As Associate Professor, he supervises graduate students in environmental economics, emphasizing empirical rigor and policy applicability.

Professor Houde's collaborative network spans ETH Zürich, CESifo, and the E4S Center, enabling interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability challenges. His editorial roles at Resource and Energy Economics and the Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists further position him at the forefront of environmental economic research.