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Rebecca Elliott is an Associate Professor at the London School of Economics, specializing in the intersections of climate change, governance, and risk management. Her research critically examines the material and symbolic phenomena reshaping social and environmental landscapes. As a Faculty Affiliate at the LSE Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, she co-convenes the Social Life of Climate Change seminar series, promoting cross-disciplinary dialogue on the social sciences role in addressing climate issues. Her notable works include the award-winning book "Underwater: Loss, Flood Insurance, and the Moral Economy of Climate Change in the United States," which provides an analysis of how various stakeholders confront loss due to climate changes, particularly through the lens of the National Flood Insurance Program. Elliott's projects currently explore the relationship between property values and climate change, as well as historical preservation efforts in the context of climate impacts. She is also recognized for her contributions to economic sociology and the study of political rights within the framework of climate governance.
Department of Economics