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Adam Rose, Ph.D
Economic Modeling, Market Based Systems, Energy Supply

Dr. Rose is a leading authority on energy, environment and economics and is the author/editor of several books and more than 100 professional papers on these subjects, including most recently The Economics of Climate Change Policy. Dr. Rose has pioneered and applied methodologies to examine the efficiency and equity of environmental policy instruments and to estimate their macroeconomic impacts. As a consultant to the United Nations, he played a major role in the development of the first proposal for a system of globally tradable emission allowances. More recently he has applied the economic models he developed in advising five states on establishing cap and trade systems or joining regional systems. He is currently focusing on evaluating the impacts of climate action plans on the economies of several other states. Dr. Rose has also served as a consultant to the United Nations, U.S. EPA and DOE, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and the New York State Energy Development Authority, as well as to industry and trade organizations including Air Products, Foster-Wheeler, American Petroleum Institute, National Coal Association, Center for Energy and Economic Development, and Center for Clean Air Policy. He is currently a Research Professor in the School of Policy, Planning and Development at the University of Southern California. Prior to coming to USC, he served as Professor and Head of the Department of Energy, Environmental and Mineral Economics (1988-2002) and then Professor of Geography (2002-2006) at The Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Rose currently serves or has served on the editorial boards of Resource and Energy Economics, Energy Policy, Resources Policy, and Journal of Regional Science. Dr. Rose received his Ph.D. in Economics from Cornell University.
Climate News

Study Says Michigan Climate Plan Would Boost Economy
An independent analysis says a plan intended to help Michigan fight global climate change also would give the state economy a boost.

Southern Climate Policy Study Released
Report produced by CCS for the Southern Governors' Association shows substantial potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the region.

Energy Independence: A State and Local Perspective
Tom Peterson moderated this workshop co-hosted by the German Embassy and the Johns Hopkins University Government Program as a part of the Transatlantic Climate Bridge Initiative.

State Energy and Climate Actions: Efficiency in the Built Environment Briefing Materials
See highlights, presentations, summaries and news coverage from CCS September 1 briefing on Capitol Hill.
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