Nov 6, 2025 · RFF is an independent, nonprofit research institution in Washington, DC. Our mission is to improve environmental, energy, and natural resource decisions through impartial economic research …

At RFF, we envision a future where climate change no longer threatens our well-being and where smart environmental decisions help to uplift communities around the world. Our experts bring the brightest …

Publications RFF research is published across multiple platforms for users to explore the forefront of environmental economics and policy. Recent Publications How Do Residential Greenhouse Gas …

RFF events are an extension of our research. Our events help bring to life the most timely environmental, energy, and natural resource issues.

At RFF, we create economy-wide and sector-specific climate solutions that are effective, efficient, equitable, beneficial to the economy, and able to achieve net-zero emissions goals. We also …

Careers at RFF Find out more about RFF’s jobs, fellowships, internships, and more. Jobs Resources for the Future provides the ideal setting for academics, researchers, and others passionate about …

RFF researchers are leading a team of distinguished economists and scientists to improve the science behind estimates of the social cost of carbon—the means by which the US federal government, state …

Data and Decision Tools Today’s environmental experts have a wide range of tools at their disposal for the design and evaluation of local, state, regional, and national policies. Many of these tools were …

In this annual report, you’ll read more about RFF’s accomplishments for the year—but they are, of course, just the highlights. With more than 260 reports, journal articles, Resources magazine articles, …

People RFF brings together the largest community in the world of PhD economists and other experts focused on environmental and natural resource issues. All Researchers Researchers, fellows, …