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Popp discusses green investments, post-COVID recovery in SPI blog post

"Our research shows that green investments can help smooth the transition to a green economy, but must be used carefully," says David Popp, professor of public administration and international affairs.

June 26, 2020

See related: Environment, Government, United States

Popp’s work on government research support funded by Sloan Foundation

David Popp, professor of public administration and international affairs, has been awarded a $349,380 grant by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. His research will examine how government funding influences the direction of clean energy research, focusing on whether increased government spending attracts more researchers to the field, or merely substitutes for other funding sources within the field.

April 23, 2020

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Popp quoted in S&P Global article on electric vehicles, 2020 election

David Popp was interviewed for the S&P Global story, "Biden, Sanders eye broader EV adoption on road to 2020 election," stating that he is "highly skeptical" of reaching 100% EV sales by 2030.

March 16, 2020

See related: Environment, U.S. Elections, United States

Popp paper on low-carbon technologies published by Brookings

David Popp

October 23, 2019

Popp article on climate policy published in Newsweek

David Popp's article on the Carbon Tax and climate policy was published in Newsweek. "Climate policy requires a two-pronged approach to foster the development of the next generation of clean energy technology," writes Popp.

September 18, 2019

Public Affairs and the Multifront Attack on Climate Change

In its breadth and interdisciplinary richness, the Maxwell School proves to be a fertile setting for research on one of today’s most complex and pressing issues. Researchers are working all the angles — policy, economics, societal adaptation, governance, citizenship, and more — in their contributions to saving this planet.

June 25, 2019

Popp quoted in Washington Post article on taxing carbon

June 10, 2019

See related: Environment, Taxation, United States

Popp paper on environmental regulation and green skills published in JAERE

Francesco Vona, Giovanni Marin, Davide Consoli & David Popp

September 30, 2018

See related: Environment

Popp to receive the William Wasserstrom Prize for Graduate Teaching

David Popp, professor of public administration and international affairs and Carolyn Rapking Faculty Scholar in Public Administration and Policy, will receive the 2018 William Wasserstrom Prize for the Teaching of Graduate Students. The prize is awarded every year to a faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences who embodies the role of a seminar leader, research and dissertation director, and advisor and role model.

May 10, 2018

Popp comments on renewable energy in New York State

"The issue is trying to balance everything," says David Popp, professor of public administration and international affairs, pointing out that wind energy is not easily stored. "Most of the demand is downstate, where most of the wind energy is upstate."

April 17, 2018

Popp paper on environmentally beneficial innovation published in REEP

Cameron Hepburn, Jacquelyn Pless & David Popp

April 6, 2018

Popp study on tech R&D portfolios under uncertainty published in JAERE

Mort Webster, Karen Fisher-Vanden, David Popp & Nidhi Santen

October 2, 2017

See related: Climate Change

Popp paper on flow of research across institutions published in Research Policy

David Popp

September 28, 2017

Popp wins AERE award for paper on induced innovation and energy prices

David Popp, professor of public administration and international affairs, received the 2017 Association of Environmental and Resource Economists( AERE) Publication of Enduring Quality Award for his for 2002 paper in the American Economic Review, "Induced Innovation and Energy Prices." The award recognizes works that are of seminal nature and with enduring value in environmental and resource economics.

June 9, 2017