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Question

I am interested in the intersection of economic and environmental policy - namely how we can utilize economic tools to solve environmental problems.

You talked about non-profit versus business. I could see myself in non-profit, government, or NGOs. I want to maximize my effect (as economists, that's what we do - maximize everything) The issues that make me tick, as you mentioned in your speech, are environmental degradation, poverty and economic inequality. I am interested in research, economic modeling, social and political policy (my interests are varied).

Keep up the good work, I am confident that our generation can make a difference.

Answer

Thanks a lot, man; means a lot to me. Your skills and passions are aligned w/lots of pragmatic, positive career paths.

Take a look at below and, if you'd like, we can connect again. If you really want to maximize your impact, then the book, Nudge, is
definitely for you. http://www.grist.org/article/2009-green-nudges-an-interview-with-obama-re http://nudges.wordpress.com/tag/environment/

First choice for you:
Environmental Defense
http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=1475

Second choice for you:
MIT Poverty Lab
http://www.povertyactionlab.com/

New Ventures
http://www.new-ventures.org/

WRI
http://www.wri.org/markets

RFF
http://www.rff.org/Pages/default.aspx

RMI
http://www.rmi.org/rmi/

REEP
http://www.reeep.org/

CAP
http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/energy