The Global Development And Environment Institute (GDAE) conducts research and develops teaching materials in economics and related areas, following an interdisciplinary approach that emphasizes ecological, cultural, social, and institutional factors. The Institute produces twenty books, articles, policy documents, and discussion papers. These materials are used in academic settings, to enhance the teaching of economics and related subjects, and in policy circles, where GDAE researchers are recognized leaders in their fields.
An interdisciplinary approach to economics and environmental issues is necessary to solve the complex issues facing food systems today. GDAE’s current research and educational efforts are centered in three areas: Land, Energy, and Climate, Green Economics, and educational materials in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics.
The Land, Energy, and Climate program develops scientific policy analysis of problems facing the planet and its people, especially examining global climate policies and partnerships and diplomacy. Find out more about the topic areas and research outputs of the Land, Energy, and Climate program here.
The Green Economics program seeks to develop economic and social analyses of the issues involved in a transition to a fully sustainable economy with renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, clean and efficient industry, and stable population. Outputs include articles and comments on current and future strategies to achieve a low carbon economy. Find our more about the Green Economics program here.
Much of the outputs of the work done at the GDAE include teaching materials on economics in the context of these global issues facing our environment and health.
For more information about the GDAE, please contact them here.