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The impacts of climate change on human migration

Tamma Carleton - Professor, Agricultural and Resource Economics

Status: Current Term Now Closed     Weekly Hours: 9-11 hrs     Location: On Campus

We are looking for highly motivated students interested in conducting research and analyses on a project investigating the impacts of climate change on human migration at global scale. This research initiative aims to leverage large historical datasets to empirically quantify how human migration responds to climate change, both within and...

 Social Sciences   Environmental Issues

Evidence-based Cooling Strategies for a Warming World: Assessing Demand for Energy Efficient Fans in India

Meredith Fowlie - Professor, Agricultural and Resource Economics

Status: Current Term Now Closed     Weekly Hours: 3-5 hrs     Location: On Campus

As global temperatures rise, more and more people are being exposed to extreme heat. Coping with heat-related risks is particularly stressful for households with limited access to cooling technologies such as fans and air conditioners. We have been working in India where it's estimated that over 300...

 Environmental Issues   Social Sciences

How Are Climate Risks Being Priced?: Insurance Markets and Adaptation Incentives

Meredith Fowlie - Professor, Agricultural and Resource Economics

Status: Current Term Now Closed     Weekly Hours: 3-5 hrs     Location: On Campus

As the climate changes, households are increasingly exposed to both physical and financial risks. From a homeowner’s perspective, one of the clearest manifestations of this shift is the rising cost of property insurance in high-hazard areas. Insurance premium increases can convey important information about risk exposure and create incentives...

 Environmental Issues   Social Sciences

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