Thomas Douenne

Thomas Douenne is an Assistant Professor in Economics at the University of Amsterdam, specializing in Environmental Economics and its intersection with inequality. He earned his Ph.D. from the Paris School of Economics in November 2020.

• Affiliation: University of Amsterdam
• Email: t.r.g.r.douenne@uva.nl
• Office: Roetersstraat 11, 1018 WB Amsterdam (Office E3.61)

His research combines theoretical and empirical approaches to analyze the distributional effects of carbon taxation, public support for climate policies, and the economic consequences of environmental disasters. Key themes include behavioral economics, political economy, and risk/uncertainty analysis.

Recent publications focus on topics such as carbon tax aversion, disaster risks, and policy evaluation. His work has been published in journals like American Economic Journal: Economic Policy and Review of Economic Dynamics.

• Scientific Awards:
  • 2021 Best PhD Award, French Economic Association (AFSE)
  • 2021 Best PhD Award, European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE)
  • Erik Kempe Award 2023