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 Harris Autumn Campus Visit Wed., November 12, 2025 | 9:15 AM Harris School of Public Policy (The Keller Center) 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Military Affiliated Communities Roundtable Discussion Wed., November 12, 2025 | 12:00 PM Conversations Before Midnight Wed., November 12, 2025 | 6:00 PM The Blackstone Hotel 636 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60605 United States