Jonathan Colmer

Research student

Jonathan's research uses applied microeconomic theory and econometrics to examine the impact of adverse events on household decision making, financial services and poverty alleviation in developing countries.

Background

Before starting his PhD in Environmental Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Jonathan graduated with a BA(Hons) in Economics and MSc Economics from the University of Exeter. During that time, he specialised in Development Economics and Public Economics.

Research interests

• Development economics;
• Environmental and resource economics;
• Applied Microeconomics.

Research articles

Colmer, J. November 2011. Asymmetry, optimal transfers and international environmental agreements. Working Paper, Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy, Leeds and London, UK. Download PDF of paper |(1.31MB)