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Mercatus Center at George Mason University
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Lynne Kiesling
Senior Lecturer, Northwestern Universitylynne@knowledgeproblem.com
Biography
Dr. Kiesling’s research focuses on regulation and technological change and other issues in regulation and privatization. In particular, Dr. Kiesling is increasingly called upon to offer commentary and analysis of the ongoing electricity crisis in the Western United States and gas price fluctuations nationwide. In this role, she appears regularly on local, regional, and national programs and publications and has authored numerous publications. Through the Reason Public Policy Institute’s California Electricity Crisis Resource Center, for which she manages content, Dr. Kiesling seeks to shape the debate and public opinion about workable, market-oriented energy policies. She previously taught economics and public policy at the College of William and Mary, during which time she published extensively in academic journals. She has also worked as an international economic consultant for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Dr. Kiesling earned a BS from Miami University of Ohio and a PhD from Northwestern University.
Articles, Commentary, and Publications
- Electric Energy Market Competition Task Force Draft Report to Congress on Competition in the Wholesale and Retail Markets for Electric Energy
- Can FERC's Proposed Structure Adapt to the Unknown?




