Prof. Amir Jina is a named source in story from Axios April 18, 2024 In a piece from Axios entitled: Climate change may cost $38 trillion a year by 2049, study says, reporter Andrew Freedman cites a new study published in the journal Nature that illuminates the economic impact of climate change. Harris Public Policy Assistant Professor Amir Jina was a source for the piece. Amir Jina, a climate and economics researcher at the University of Chicago, said the precise numbers in the study may be off, but the main points and trends are supported by other studies. Faculty Spotlight Amir Jina Assistant Professor Amir Jina is an environmental and development economist whose research focuses on the role of the environment and environmental change in shaping how societies develop. Upcoming Events More events Public Capital Markets Credential (PCMC) Information Session Tue., September 16, 2025 | 7:00 AM Coffee Chat in Columbus, Ohio Wed., September 17, 2025 | 11:00 AM Coffee Chat in University City, Missouri Wed., September 17, 2025 | 5:00 PM Brew Bites 6662 Delmar Blvd. Ste. B University City, MO 63130 United States