My Mission

I am a professor in the Bren School, research director of emLab, and active in policy and applied decision making about natural resources. My research focuses on finding innovative, market-based solutions that are durable, equitable, and effective. This involves collaborating across disciplines, working with practitioners and policymakers, and thinking critically about how interventions affect human behavior.​

Other Affiliations

NBER Research Associate
EDF Trustee
TNC-California Trustee
Gov. Council of Economic Advisors
PERC Trustee and Senior Fellow
Christopher Costello
costello@bren.ucsb.edu