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Our Mission
Advance policy-relevant research, teaching, and outreach on global energy markets and their impact on society and the environment.

About the Program on Energy and Sustainable Development

 

The Program on Energy and Sustainable Development (PESD) is an international, interdisciplinary program that draws on the fields of economics, political science, law, and management to investigate how the production and consumption of energy affect human welfare and environmental quality.  In addition to undertaking world-class research, the Program leads advanced graduate and introductory undergraduate courses and seminars in energy and environmental policy at Stanford.  

Research
We apply policy-relevance and economic rigor to address the impact of global energy markets on the environment and society.
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Teaching
We advise graduate students and teach courses for undergraduate and graduate students, policy makers, regulators, and industry practitioners.
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Outreach
We engage policy makers, regulators and practitioners on timely, policy-relevant topics via conferences, workshops, and other forums.
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