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Nicholas Ryan studies energy markets, environmental regulation, and developing countries. His research focuses on how energy use enables high standards of living and the rapid, energy-intensive growth that leads to environmental problems. He measures the relationship between energy use, pollution emissions, and regulatory responses, analyzing market incentives. His work includes empirical studies on the effects of power grid capacity and electricity pricing on firms' energy-efficiency decisions, as well as how environmental regulations are designed to mitigate pollution at low social costs. Recently, he has researched the adoption of pricing renewable energy in developing countries. Ryan has held positions at Yale University since 2014, contributing to the Cowles Foundation, and served as an Assistant Professor of Economics since 2015. He received his PhD in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2012 and a BA in Economics summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania. Previously, he worked as a Research Associate in the Capital Markets group at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, DC.
Yale University • New Haven, CT
Research in energy markets, environmental regulation, and developing countries.
Cowles Foundation • New Haven, CT
Contributing to economic research and discussions.
Federal Reserve Board of Governors • Washington, DC
Worked in the Capital Markets group.
Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.