Arthur van Benthem is a Professor in the Department of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His research primarily focuses on environmental economics, energy economics, and public economics. Van Benthem has explored the unintended consequences of environmental legislation on economic efficiency and energy policies. His current research examines markets for transportation, renewable energy, and carbon markets while also addressing policies aimed at biodiversity preservation. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University, where he also earned a master's degree in Management Science and Engineering. His undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Amsterdam. Before joining academia, Van Benthem worked as a corporate strategist at Royal Dutch Shell and as a stock trader in Amsterdam. He has contributed significantly to discussions around climate financial markets and teaches several courses on the intersection of climate change and finance.