As the world grapples with how to address climate change, at the heart of the issue is justice. Globally, the nations that are projected to suffer the worst impacts of climate change are those that are least responsible for causing it and that have fewer resources to adapt. The same is true in the United States, where…
India is in the middle of a historic energy transition. A big part of this is the expected reduction of coal in India's energy mix. Drawing on the economic and political history of the Indian coal industry over the last half century this talk will discuss some of the emerging trends in the industry, and discuss the possible…
Refreshments will be served.
Amidst a problematic response to COVID-19 and anemic growth, some commentators have begun speculating that China may have reached the peak of its economic and geopolitical influence. But is this true? And if so, what does it mean for the rest of the world and for China’s role in addressing shared…
Sea level rise poses an existential threat to Jakarta, which faces frequent and worsening flooding. The government has responded with a proposed sea wall. In this setting, I study how government intervention complicates long-run adaptation to climate change. I show that government intervention creates coastal moral hazard, and…
Zoom link will be provided to registered attendees
This is a hybrid event, and space has been reserved for a select number of individuals from the RSVP list to broadcast the event together. Please specify in the RSVP form whether you would like to join the broadcasting group, and we will make our best efforts to accommodate as many students as possible.
US Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, will be joining us via Zoom for a Discussion and Q&A on
Wednesday, December 7 from 12:30 - 1:30 in JRR 101
