Joel Darmstadter
Senior Fellow Emeritus
In his four decades at RFF, Joel Darmstadter has conducted research centered on energy resources and policy. His recent work addresses issues of energy security, renewable and unconventional fuels, and climate change.
Darmstadter has served on numerous National Research Council bodies and has contributed to their studies. His career has included serving as an adjunct faculty member at the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, an editorial committee member of the Annual Review of Energy, and a contributing editor of Environment magazine.
Darmstadter has appeared as an expert before Congress, and made presentations at numerous international conferences, including a series of lectures in Argentina under the auspices of the U.S. Information Agency.
Education
- MA in economics, New School for Social Research, 1952
- AB in economics, George Washington University, 1950
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Journal Article — Apr 24, 2019
John Tilton and RFF: A Case of Mutual Admiration
John Tilton and RFF: A Case of Mutual Admiration
Resources Magazine — Jan 29, 2018
A Federal Tax Increase? Some Brief Reflections
An increase in the federal gasoline tax could help fund the Highway Trust Fund, revitalize US transportation infrastructure, and address emissions ...
Journal Article — Jul 1, 2016
Putting a Carbon Charge on Federal Coal: Legal and Economic Issues
Putting a Carbon Charge on Federal Coal: Legal and Economic Issues
Resources Magazine — Jan 7, 2016
Global Benefit–Cost Analysis in US Climate Policy: Heresy or Evolutionary Logic?
Accounting for global damages of domestic carbon dioxide emissions represents a challenging departure from the decades-old way of carrying out bene...
Journal Article — Apr 24, 2019
John Tilton and RFF: A Case of Mutual Admiration
John Tilton and RFF: A Case of Mutual Admiration
Journal Article — Jul 1, 2016
Putting a Carbon Charge on Federal Coal: Legal and Economic Issues
Putting a Carbon Charge on Federal Coal: Legal and Economic Issues
Issue Brief — Mar 14, 2013
The Controversy over US Coal and Natural Gas Exports
The Controversy over US Coal and Natural Gas Exports
Report — Feb 9, 2012
The Supply Chain and Industrial Organization of Rare Earth Materials: Implications for the U.S. Wind Energy Sector
The Supply Chain and Industrial Organization of Rare Earth Materials: Implications for the U.S. Wind Energy Sector
Resources Magazine — Jan 29, 2018
A Federal Tax Increase? Some Brief Reflections
An increase in the federal gasoline tax could help fund the Highway Trust Fund, revitalize US transportation infrastructure, and address emissions ...
Resources Magazine — Jan 7, 2016
Global Benefit–Cost Analysis in US Climate Policy: Heresy or Evolutionary Logic?
Accounting for global damages of domestic carbon dioxide emissions represents a challenging departure from the decades-old way of carrying out bene...
Resources Magazine — Sep 23, 2015
Commentary: Adaptation: An Essential, but Lagging, Part of Global Warming Policy
Climate change adaptation presents unique challenges, unlike those associated with mitigation. The benefits of a successful adaptation strategy wil...
Common Resources — Aug 17, 2015
Global Benefit-Cost Analysis in US Climate Policy: Heresy or Evolutionary Logic?
Global Benefit-Cost Analysis in US Climate Policy: Heresy or Evolutionary Logic?