Dylan Madden

  • The Conservation Effects of a Variable Tax on Groundwater Withdrawal

    The Conservation Effects of a Variable Tax on Groundwater Withdrawal

    In the United States, water resources have been historically plentiful, and groundwater consumption is generally not well-managed. However, as demand increases and the effects of climate change strain groundwater resources, the need to monitor consumption habits rises. Policymakers must undertake the challenge of striking a balance between economic performance of…

  • Calculating the Health Benefits of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

    Calculating the Health Benefits of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

    The implementation of a carbon cap and trade program is often put forward by policy makers as a potential market-based solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the United States. Instead of waiting on the federal government, in 2009, several Northeastern states initiated their own cap and trade program…