Publications of the Research Unit Environmental and Climate Economics

Based on a survey among more than 6,000 household heads, we present early comprehensive evidence for Germany on the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on perceptions of climate change and climate policy, on…

Non-pecuniary incentives motivated by insights from psychology (“nudges”) have been shown to be effective tools to change behavior in a variety of fields. An often unanswered question relevant for public policy…

We examine whether a disclosure mandate for greenhouse gas emissions creates stakeholder pressure for firms to subsequently reduce their emissions. For UK-incorporated listed firms such a mandate was adopted in…

• Reluctance Towards E-Cars: High Costs Not the Only Barrier to E-Mobility
• Long-Run Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Social Inequality
• Disproportionate Purchase of High-Debt Country Bonds Even Before…

Is trade liberalization contributing to cleaner production amongst manufacturing firms? Theoretical predictions and empirical evidences are mixed. This study utilizes China’s dual trade regime and China’s…

• Socially Responsible Behaviour Can Slow the Spread of the Coronavirus
• Innovative Companies Are More Resilient to Crises and Less Prone to Cut Employment
• Contact-Tracing App: Creating Incentives for Fast and…

We use car-level micro data to provide empirical evidence on the usage of conventional and electric vehicles (EVs) in private and car sharing fleets in Germany. We shed light on both monetary and non-monetary…