Christopher Knittel's research focuses on understanding how consumers and firms respond to changes in energy prices and energy-related policies, and to use these findings to inform us on the costs and benefits of environmental polices. His research has focused on a variety of topics related to transportation and electricity markets, and has relied on empirical, simulation, and theoretical techniques. He received his B.A. in economics and political science from the California State University, Stanislaus in 1994, an M.A. in economics from UC Davis in 1996, and a Ph.D. in economics from UC Berkeley in 1999.