Ralf Martin

This paper examines whether the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) has led companies to shift the location of production, thereby creating carbon leakage. Read more

This paper examines whether the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) has led companies to shift the location of production, thereby creating carbon leakage. Read more

The authors of this paper analyse flexibility in residential energy demand through a series of experiments on the adoption and usage of WiFi-enabled smart plugs in the home. Read more

Government policy in support of innovation often varies across technology areas. An important example are climate change policies that typically try to support so-called clean technologies that avoid greenhouse gas pollution and hamper dirty technologies that are associated with polluting emissions. This paper explores the economic consequences of such policy moves in the short run. Read more

We present the first evidence showing causal impact of research and development (R&D) tax incentives on innovation outcomes. We exploit... Read more

Can directed technical change be used to combat climate change? We construct new firm-level panel data on auto industry innovation... Read more

Reference Gennaioli, C., Martin, R., Muuls, M. 2013. Using micro data to examine causal effects of climate policy. In: Handbook... Read more

Working Paper 102 Abstract Can directed technical change be used to combat climate change? We construct new firm-level panel data... Read more

Working Paper 85 Abstract When industry compensation is offered to prevent relocation of regulated firms, efficiency requires that payments be... Read more

Abstract We use an innovative methodology to measure management practices in over 300 manufacturing firms in the UK. We then... Read more

Working Paper 15 Abstract At present the USA is, in per capita terms, the top greenhouse gas polluter among the... Read more

Working Paper 6 Abstract We estimate the impacts of an energy tax – the Climate Change Levy (CCL) – on... Read more

This report examines the potential contribution of tidal stream energy to sustainable growth in the UK to assess whether this constitutes a strategic priority. Read more

This report examines how-well placed the UK is to make the required investments for a successful net-zero transition, and the wider economic impact those investments might have. Read more

CCUS is necessary for the UK to reach its net-zero goals. This report assesses economic and potential employment opportunities and implications for the skills needed, as well as transferable strengths and capabilities from other sectors and barriers and enablers for CCUS growth in the UK. Read more

An analysis of patent data to identify areas where the UK has comparative advantage in innovation, and where the economic returns in the UK might be large, highlighting technologies that are relevant for achieving net-zero and dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

The UK needs to adopt a strategic approach to decarbonisation and the transition to net-zero economic growth. This report focuses on the goods and services related to passenger vehicles, identifying the multiple areas in which the UK could be competitive: opportunities lie in diverse goods and services across value chains and stages of innovation. Read more

This special report for the LSE Growth Commission shows why it is sensible for environmental sustainability to be at the heart of the UK’s growth strategy and how this can be achieved, setting out recommendations for government across the areas of innovation, infrastructure, skills and cities. Read more

Headline issue New clean technologies are urgently required to meet long-term global climate goals. Simulating the development of these technologies... Read more

UK policy makers increasingly see new technologies related to the mitigation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as a potential source... Read more

Upon publication of a new special report for the LSE Growth Commission, the authors outline why it is sensible for environmental sustainability to be at the heart of the UK’s growth strategy and how this can be achieved. Read more

Xinhua, 19 January Read more