Regular biography
Philippe Thalmann is an Associate Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Department of CE. His research interests include environmental economics, climate economics, sustainable development economics, construction, real estate, and housing economics. He teaches courses on climate change, economic growth and sustainability, energy supply, environmental economics, and land and real estate economics. Thalmann is the director of a Master of advanced studies in real estate economics, law, and technology. He is also involved in various advisory roles, including membership in the federal housing commission and the consultative organ on climate change. His work focuses on policy instruments to curb polluting emissions, climate change economics and policy, housing policy, and real estate valuation.
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Philippe Thalmann is a Professor of Economics at EPFL, specializing in environmental economics and urban economics. His research explores the intersection of economic policy, sustainability, and urban development, with a focus on green taxes, climate change adaptation, and housing markets. Thalmann's work addresses public acceptance of environmental policies, the role of noise in urban planning, and the integration of renewable energy into urban systems. His publications examine the economic implications of climate policy, the impact of housing assistance on households, and the potential of underground urbanism for sustainable development. Thalmann's research emphasizes the need for adaptive and inclusive approaches to environmental and urban challenges.