Vincent Thivierge

Vincent Thivierge serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics and the Institute of the Environment at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Social Sciences. His academic appointment includes teaching responsibilities for ECO6151 Economics of the Environment and EVD5122 Foundations of Environmental Economics within the Master's of Environmental Sustainability program.

As an environmental economist, Thivierge specializes in climate and air pollution control policies with particular focus on the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of environmental regulations. His research examines allocative efficiency changes in air pollution cap-and-trade markets, carbon tariff effectiveness in reducing carbon leakage, and health impacts of decarbonization pathways in oil and gas sectors. His methodological approach combines rigorous economic analysis with direct policy relevance, making his work valuable to both academic and governmental communities.

Thivierge's scholarly contributions demonstrate consistent focus on environmental policy evaluation across multiple jurisdictions and pollutants. His publications reveal expertise in both global pollutants like carbon dioxide and local air quality issues, with particular attention to North American contexts including California, British Columbia, and Canadian municipalities. His work bridges theoretical economic concepts with practical policy implementation challenges.

• S.V. Ciriacy-Wantrup Postdoctoral Fellowship at UC Berkeley
• Resilient Energy Economies Initiative grant for research on energy transition in oil refining communities

Thivierge's research has gained significant policy traction, being cited by influential organizations including the Bank of Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Supreme Court of Canada, California EPA, and OECD. His current project examining economic and fiscal impacts of energy transition in oil refining communities is conducted in collaboration with Professor Christopher Malloy from the University of Oklahoma, demonstrating his active engagement in international research networks. Prior to his faculty position, he worked with public policy institutes in Canada, building strong connections between academic research and practical policy development.