Stan Kannegieter

I am a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Economics at Rice University and a Graduate Fellow at the Baker Institute for Public Policy Center for Energy Studies at Rice University. I anticipate to graduate in May 2026. I am on the job market for the academic year 2025-2026.

My research lies at the intersection of environmental, agricultural, and natural resource economics, focusing on how market design and policy can incentivize sustainable land management and long-term investment in natural capital. In particular, I combine dynamic optimization, microeconomic modeling, and empirical calibration to study how financial incentives for soil amendments can enhance agricultural productivity and climate resilience. I also integrate natural capital dynamics into macroeconomic frameworks that guide sustainable and efficient land-use policy.

Outside of academia, I serve as a Graduate Fellow at the Center for Energy Studies within the Baker Institute for Public Policy. My policy research focuses on additionality in carbon offset markets and on constructing marginal abatement cost curves for both engineered and nature-based abatement solutions. Previously, I worked as an Economist at the Economisch Instituut voor de Bouw (EIB), a Dutch think tank specializing in economic research on the construction, housing, and infrastructure sectors. 

Beyond economics, I am passionate about cooking, basketball, and soccer. I also enjoy spending time outdoors, such as biking, hiking, and camping.