An economist’s guide to climate change

Solutions to climate change, like building clean energy, come with a price tag. But unchecked warming also brings serious costs. As we make investments to rein in our climate pollution, how should we weigh costs and benefits? Dr. Jennifer Morris of MIT joins the show to explain how economists have tried to pin down the dollar costs of a warming planet, and why a clear answer has proved elusive. Together, we’ll ask how the tools of economics can help us plan for a better, more prosperous future, even in the face of uncertainty. For a deeper dive and additional resources related to this episode, visit: For more episodes of Ask MIT Climate, check out askmitclimate.org . Plus, find us on Instagram , TikTok , and YouTube for outtakes, bonus content, and more climate knowledge from MIT. As always, we love hearing from our listeners; email us at askmitclimate@mit.edu .

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This episode was published on Apr 30, 2026.

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