Economic Analysis
Welcome to the Economics Capabilities homepage for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). PNNL, located in Richland, Washington, is operated for the United States Department of Energy by the Battelle Memorial Institute.
The economics capabilities area is primarily housed within the Energy Science and Technology Directorate and the Environmental Technology Directorate. Over the past 25 years, PNNL economists have performed research for public and private clients throughout the United States, and have earned a reputation for excellent performance and service.
PNNL Economists Discuss Output of the PNNL
Motor Fuel Excise Tax Compliance Model - Prepared for the IRS
This website is designed to highlight the vast experience and capabilities of our economists and to act as a resource for internal and external clients seeking solutions to complex economic issues.
Many policy and management decisions involve analysis of economics. PNNL employs economists with various specializations to conduct both macro- and micro-economic analysis and forecasting. Significant research efforts are directed at development and application of macro-economic modeling tools that help policy-makers examine possible future interactions of important economic, energy and environmental variables.
Tools include computable general equilibrium models, input-output models, and mixed econometric models. Our economists also conduct studies on lifecycle costs and other economic parameters affecting decisions at the organizational level.
The Energy and Economic Evaluation of
Commercial Building Standards - Prepared for the US DOE
In addition, our capabilities include a number of economists with expertise in assessing the value of natural resources and of environmental damage. They use methods such as travel cost, contingent valuation, hedonic analysis, ecological economics, and benefit transfer.
The use of these tools to address problems can range from the straightforward to the extremely complex. The correct solution to the problem is dictated by the needs of the client, and PNNL economists are trained to deliver insights and analyses that address the problems, needs and resources of the client. For more information about the capabilities of PNNL economists, please contact us.
PNNL's Natural Resource Economics Brochure is now availble for downloading (PDF Format).