Nathan Chan
Associate Professor, Department of Resource Economics | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
2019-20 Scholars Project Title: Climate policy and climate-friendly diets: Implications for health, environment, and equity
Food production is a major contributor to climate change. Animal agriculture is an especially large source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, leading many environmental advocates to urge diets that eschew or reduce the consumption of meat, dairy, and eggs. Dr. Chan will investigate how a shift toward more plant-based diets will affect the environment, public health, and equity.
Dr. Chan uses economic methods to examine challenges in environmental management and energy policy, with a primary focus on environmental public goods. He studies a wide variety of topics, including global climate change mitigation, energy efficiency policy, markets for environmentally-friendly products, nonmarket valuation, and pollution control.