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Energy

Much of the developing world remains unconnected to reliable energy access, despite its potentially transformative effects. The questions of how to extend this service further are still being answered.

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  • IGC evidence paper – Energy and environment Michael Greenstone, Mar Reguant, Nicholas Ryan, Tim Dobermann

    This paper reviews the literature on three main questions related to energy and environment and outlines the areas with greatest potential for research progress in the next...

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  • Can growth truly be sustainable? Matthieu Teachout

    A sustainable approach to growth provides economic opportunities for the poor, builds resilience, and prepares low-income countries for the impacts of climate change while...

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  • Energy: A summary of IGC research Rayner Tabetando

    This sub-thematic summary highlights the IGC’s research on energy over the past 10 years. Access to reliable and affordable energy, as enunciated in Sustainable...

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  • Suffocating prosperity: Air pollution and economic... Paulina Oliva, Matei Alexianu, Rania Nasir

    Air pollution is a silent killer that imposes substantial welfare and economic costs. Yet, people and governments underinvest in clean air. Policymakers must intervene with...

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  • Food security and social stability in Africa: New...

    Climate change threatens food security and social stability in Africa, but data scarcity makes it difficult to quantify these threats. Our approach uses outcomes data...

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  • Indian climate early warning system Michael Greenstone, Ashwin Rode, Amir Jina, Robert Kopp

    Extreme weather poses numerous risks to India's economy and society, but there currently exist no comprehensive assessments of these risks. Our approach uses outcomes...

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    Michael Greenstone

    Milton Friedman Professor of Economics

    University of Chicago

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    Assistant Professor of Economics

    Yale University

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    Associate Professor

    Northwestern University

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