Clinton Levitt

Biography

Clinton is a Lecturer of economics at the University of Tasmania in the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics.  He is also a research associate at the Centre for Business and Economic Research at the Copenhagen Business School. Prior to joining the University of Tasmania in June 2013, he was an Assistant Professor of economic s at the Copenhagen Business School. Clint obtained his PhD in economics from the University of Iowa in the United States.

Research Interest

Clint's research aligns with the Universities research theme of Environment, Resource and sustainability.   His research in economics is focused on finding solutions to important issues; such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, introducing renewable energy sources into power systems and efficient management of natural resources including tax and royalty design.Clint's research interests reflect a desire to understand the outcomes of a broad range of efforts by various economies to curb greenhouse emissions.  This research leads naturally to thinking about the design of policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.  Introducing renewable energy sources into power systems is one way of reducing emissions from generating electricity.  His research looks into the economics of introducing wind power, for example, into a power systems built on coal or other non-renewable resources.  This research provides answers to questions concerning the design and implementation of environmental policy which impacts all members of society.