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Elizabeth Thom studies social climate policy, political economy, and place-based inequality in the United States. Her research agenda focuses on the ways major economic and social transformations reshape local community contexts and influence policy dynamics and political behavior. She examines these critical issues using a diverse range of methods and data sources, including in-depth fieldwork, interviews, archives, and administrative records. Currently, her book project explores the policy responses to the decline of the extractive industry in Appalachia and the consequences for individuals and communities. Thom is engaged in policy-oriented research that emphasizes community-driven and regional strategies for the U.S. energy transition.
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