December 16, 2020 From climate change to COVID-19, Harris research is informing both national and international policy. We rounded up recent news articles featuring contributions from Harris faculty and staff. California’s Hellish 2018 Wildfires Cost the US Economy $148.5 Billion Gizmodo – December 7, 2020 Read the Article: Professor Amir Jina shares insight as to the massive economic cost from the 2018 Camp Fire in California. Economists to Bernie Sanders: Don’t kill the relief bill over stimulus checks CNN Business – December 7, 2020 Read the Article: Professor Bruce Meyer studied the impact of the first round of stimulus checks and weighed in on the potential impact of their absence from a new COVID-19 relief bill. Distribution of the COVID-19 Vaccine: Let’s stop the inequality before it happens. Again. Chicago Sun-Times – December 7, 2020 Read the Article: Dean Katherine Baicker discusses the importance of establishing a vaccine distribution system that accounts for systemic inequality. Biden Says Trump’s Blocking of Transition Delays Pandemic Efforts VOA – November 18, 2020 Watch the Video: Dean Katherine Baicker shares insight as to the challenges the Biden transition team is facing to their pandemic response. Poverty rate spiked when $600 stimulus payments expired, study finds NBC – November 18, 2020 Read the Article: Professor Bruce Meyer published a study on the increase in poverty among Americans, connecting this increase to the end of stimulus programs. OlderHomeNewer Upcoming Events More events Harris Evening Master's Program Class Visit—Economic Analysis III: Public Finance and Budgeting With Professor Justin Marlowe Tue., April 23, 2024 | 5:45 PM Convene 311 West Monroe St. 2nd Floor Reception Chicago, IL 60606 United States Campus Visit Wed., April 24, 2024 | 12:20 PM 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60487 United States Climate Capital & Sustainable Solutions: Diverse Perspectives on Funding the Climate Crisis Wed., April 24, 2024 | 6:30 PM St. Bartholomew's Church 325 Park Ave. New York, NY 10022 United States