Jay Anderson is an efficient analyst known for his clear and concise writing style. He earns the trust of decision-makers by being open and credible. His expertise lies in using economic tools to analyze policies that relate to natural resources and the environment. Jay specializes in environmental policy, forest and natural resource economics, cost/benefit analysis, and carbon markets. His recent work has included reports on topics such as carbon offsets, cropland conversion, bioethanol technologies, and forest carbon protocols.

Jay has over a decade of experience in applied economics. Prior to his graduate studies, Jay worked as a field forester for six years. During his graduate studies, he was awarded a doctoral fellowship from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Jay is a Registered Professional Forester (RPF), and is a member of the College of Alberta Professional Foresters, and the Canadian Institute of Forestry. He holds a PhD in Forest Economics and a BSc in Forestry, both from the University of Alberta.