> Arthur van Benthem, PhD Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy; Faculty Co-Director, Wharton Climate CenterResearch Interests:Energy economics, environmental economics, public economics About Arthur Arthur's research specializes in environmental and energy economics. His recent work focuses on unintended consequences of environmental legislation and natural resource taxation. He received his PhD in Economics from Stanford University in 2012, a masters degree in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford, and his undergraduate degree from the University of Amsterdam. Before pursuing his doctoral studies at Stanford, he worked in various roles at Royal Dutch Shell, most recently in corporate strategy as an energy economist in the Long-Term Energy Scenarios Team. During his undergraduate studies, Arthur enjoyed working as an evening stock trader at IMC Trading in Amsterdam. Read full faculty bio on Wharton websiteExecutive Education Programs TaughtNet-Zero TransformationDrive your company’s net-zero journey with this live online program. Led by Wharton and Penn experts, this hands-on, research-backed course provides the tools, strategies, and frameworks to execute your sustainability goals. Engage in live online sessions, self-paced learning, and case studies to master carbon measurement, regulatory frameworks, and new revenue streams. Empower your business to lead the way to a sustainable future.
