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Adam Belkebir

Adam is a U2 student currently pursuing a degree in Economics with a minor in Finance. He specializes in Environmental and Developmental Economics and is a self-described political junkie.

Why Universal Basic Income Works: GiveDirectly’s Program in Rural Kenya

Adam Belkebir Apr 19, 2019

Over the past decade, the implementation of universal basic income (UBI) programs has skyrocketed, and the concept has increasingly dominated economic policy debates. Universal basic income (UBI) has the potential to vastly reduce the…
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Are the Paris Climate Accords Progressive Enough?

Adam Belkebir Feb 6, 2019

With the U.S. set to become officially eligible to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accords on November 4th 2020, the day after the 2020 presidential election, it’s important to look back and analyze whether the emissions reduction targets…
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