Hilary Sigman is Professor of Economics at Rutgers University and Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), specializing in empirical environmental policy analysis. Her work bridges environmental economics, public finance, and legal frameworks through rigorous quantitative methods focused on real-world regulatory challenges. Academic Background: B.A. from Yale University M.Phil. from Cambridge University (U.K.) Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sigman's research centers on environmental policy effectiveness, with three interconnected pillars: hazardous waste management (Superfund remediation, brownfield redevelopment, and liability systems), water resource economics (transboundary rivers, dam construction, and drought impacts), and waste management systems (municipal recycling and international waste flows). Her methodology combines econometric analysis of regulatory outcomes with institutional insights from policy implementation. Current projects examine climate adaptation for contaminated sites, economic consequences of China's waste import ban, and drought-related economic disruptions. Analysis of her recent publications reveals intensifying focus on climate adaptation challenges within environmental regulation, particularly regarding Superfund site resilience. The work increasingly addresses international dimensions of waste policy and transboundary water management, reflecting growing recognition of globalization's impact on environmental governance. Her empirical approach consistently links micro-level regulatory mechanisms to macro-level environmental outcomes. Professional Engagement: Research funding from National Science Foundation and Environmental Protection Agency Committee service for U.S. EPA Science Advisory Board Contributions to National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine panels Teaching: Environmental Economics (Econ 432) and Applied Econometrics (Econ 609) Sigman maintains active policy engagement through government advisory roles while advancing academic knowledge through NBER affiliation. Her research program demonstrates consistent evolution from domestic regulatory analysis toward globally interconnected environmental challenges, particularly waste flows and climate adaptation in contaminated site management. Though no specific awards are documented in source materials, her sustained research funding and policy appointments indicate significant professional recognition.
