This checklist is excerpted from the 2024 Frontiers report (see below). Informed by consultation with career civil servants, it suggests low-cost ways for researchers to maximize the impact of their work on government benefit-cost analysis. Also included is a list of resources for researchers who would like to learn where government demand for new research is high.

These comments were submitted to Regulations.gov during the review process for proposed regulatory changes. Agencies must consider and respond to significant comments. Should an agency fail to do so, a court may find it in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act.

• Comment on "Reconsideration of 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards," with Jeffrey Shrader.

• Comment on “Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units,” with Derek Lemoine and Jeffrey Shrader.

• Comment on “Notice of Availability: A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate,” with Jeffrey Shrader. The DOE report substantially mischaracterizes the climate economics literature. Our comments focus on mortality, non-fatal health impacts, and GDP.

The Frontiers initiative worked to identify and address areas where the US government requires new knowledge to strengthen benefit-cost analysis. The 2024 Frontiers report covers progress to date and updates the list of areas where more research is needed. (White House link)