Ralf Martin
Ralf is also a Research Fellow in Productivity and Innovation at the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
He is also:
- Assistant Professor at Imperial College Business School;
- Member of the Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy (CCCEP).
Background
Ralf has a PhD from LSE, an MSc in Econometrics & Mathematical Economics from LSE, a Master’s in International Economic Studies from Maastricht University, Netherlands, and an undergraduate degree (Vordiplom) from Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany.
Research interests
- Econometric policy evaluation;
- Climate change policies;
- Innovation and climate change;
- Industrial policies;
- Business microdata;
- Prediction markets;
- Memes.
Research
Research - 2022
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
Research - 2021
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
Research - 2020
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
Research - 2017
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
Research - 2016
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
Research - 2013
Reference Gennaioli, C., Martin, R., Muuls, M. 2013. Using micro data to examine causal effects of climate policy. In: Handbook... Read more
Research - 2012
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
Research - 2010
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
Research - 2009
Working Paper 6 Abstract We estimate the impacts of an energy tax – the Climate Change Levy (CCL) – on... Read more
Policy
Policy - 2024
This paper presents new evidence to inform industrial strategy prioritisation of clean energy technologies in the UK. Read more
Policy - 2023
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
Policy - 2022
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
Policy - 2021
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
Policy - 2020
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
Policy - 2018
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
Policy - 2016
Headline issue New clean technologies are urgently required to meet long-term global climate goals. Simulating the development of these technologies... Read more
Policy - 2010
UK policy makers increasingly see new technologies related to the mitigation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as a potential source... Read more
Events
Events - 2021
Events - 2019
News
News - 2018
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
News - 2016
Xinhua, 19 January Read more