My areas of research range from the old political and environmental economics to the new and exciting happiness economics. 

Here is my  CV . 

Work in progress:

• "London Clearing: Low Emission Zones Calling for Well-being" 

Abstract: In response to rising urban air pollution, European cities have adopted Low Emission Zones (LEZs), restricting the most polluting vehicles. While effective in improving air quality, these policies remain controversial due to concerns over fairness and acceptability. This paper examines the impact of London’s 2021 and 2023 Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansions on subjective well-being (SWB). Using panel data from the UK Household Longitudinal Study and a difference-in-differences design with individual and year fixed effects, we compare changes in life satisfaction among residents inside and outside the affected areas. We find that the 2021 expansion led to a decline in life satisfaction, with no evidence of pre-existing differential trends. Other SWB measures remain unaffected, except for hedonic happiness, which also declines. While the policy reduced car commuting and increased reliance on public transport, no short-run well-being gains from air quality improvements are detected. These findings suggest that LEZs can generate short-term welfare costs despite achieving behavioral change, highlighting the need for complementary measures to enhance social acceptability.

Presented at: Parisian PhD Seminar in Environmental Economics (PPSEE) - April 2025 ; PhD Seminar at EconomiX - October 2025

• "Does Environmental Public Policies Shape Voting Behaviours?" with Cornelia Mohren (Sciences Po, WIL)