Peri Brimley
Featured Works
About
I am a Policy Analyst in the Heat Innovation Hub at the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability.
My previous research examined the interplay between humans, the environment, and economic systems within the context of climate change and conservation. My current work centers on quantifying the economic impacts of extreme heat. I am particularly interested in the economics of natural disaster response, climate resilience, and the social and institutional barriers that impede effective environmental policy implementation.
My CV is here. I can be reached at peri.brimley@duke.edu.
Please feel free to contact me regarding my research, data, or any other inquiries. I love connecting with other researchers (of all disciplines!) and welcome the opportunity to chat.
Research
*Denotes equal contribution by authors.
Current Works
- Brimley, P.; Cherry, T.L. Proactive responses to increasing wildfire risk: The (mis)alignment of public preferences and management priorities. Environmental Research Letters, 2025. DOI.
- Brimley, P.;Cherry, T.L.; Hochard, J.; Leonard, B. The preparedness paradox: Disaster exposure and collective risk reduction. In preparation (2026), working paper here.
- Brimley, P.; Thunstrom, L.; Cherry; Noy, S; Shogren, J. How Misinformation and Anger Affect Public Support for Climate Preparedness. In review (2026).
- Brimley, P.; Cherry, T. L.; Whitehead, J. Species-specific wildlife recreation demand: Evidence from WTP and WTA estimates in Grand Teton National Park. Land Economics, in press.
Published Works
- Cherry, T. L.; Brimley, P.; Longuevan, J.; Thunstrom, L. In-state generation requirements and the acceptability of renewable portfolio standards. Utilities Policy, 2023. DOI.
- Dubno, J.; Clarke, K.; Nicholson, A.; Brimley, P.; Hill, D.; Jowers, J. Policy Priorities to Unlock Catalytic Capital: White Paper Series. Sorenson Impact Center, 2020. URL.
- Clarke, K.*; Brimley, P.* "Recovery Requires Saving Businesses Owned by Women and People of Color." Forbes, 2020. URL.