Professor Christopher K.R.T. Jones — Recipient of the 2020 MPE Prize
Professor Chris Jones is the Bill Guthridge Distinguished Professor in Mathematics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Director of the Mathematics and Climate Research Network (MCRN). The 2020 MPE Prize recognizes Professor Jones for his many significant contributions to climate science and the mathematics of planet Earth.
Category Archives: Economics
Dynamic Programming for Optimal Control Problems in Economics
Here we consider the optimal control theory of infinite dimensional systems that has recently found interesting applications in theoretical economics so that economic models can be made more realistic. Continue reading
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How Much for My Ton of CO2?
Mathematics analyzes numerous aspects of financial markets and financial instruments. For the markets trading CO2 emissions, mathematics is used to decide how cap and trade rules will operate. Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Energy, Political Systems
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DIMACS/CCICADA Collaboration on REU and Other Sustainability Projects
The Center for Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science (DIMACS) and the Command Control Interoperability Center for Advanced Data Analysis (CCICADA), both based at Rutgers University, have collaborated on some recent activities to enhance the summer experience for several undergraduate students participating in the DIMACS/CCICADA Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. DIMACS and CCICADA recently co-hosted a workshop on Science and Technology Innovations in Hurricane Sandy Research. Continue reading
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The Social Cost of Carbon
What exactly is the definition of the “social cost of carbon” (SCC)? Who is interested in determining this quantity? Who is interested in its value? Can this even be done and, if so, how accurately? Continue reading
Posted in Climate Modeling, Economics, Social Systems
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Mathematics shines some light on the growing markets for solar renewable certificates
In recent years, governments around the world have experimented with many different policy tools to encourage the growth of renewable energy. Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Finance, Renewable Energy
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The Carbon Footprint of Textbooks
Compared with a conventional textbook it’s obvious that an e-text saves energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions—or is it? Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Resource Management
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Fields Institute — Focus Program on Commodities, Energy, and Environmental Finance
Commodities and energy markets continue to grow in activity and influence. Because of the growing concern about environmental issues inherent to the production and consumption of energy, quantitative insights into these marketplaces are crucial for sustainable development and policy making with respect to climate change. Continue reading
Retail vs. E-tail
I’ve been wondering whether it’s more energy efficient to go out and buy something at a local store or to order it over the internet and have it delivered to my door. Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Energy, Transportation
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