Dr. Karen Clay

Biography

Karen Clay is a Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy and holds courtesy appointments at the Tepper School of Business and the University of Pittsburgh Law School. Her research focuses on the growth of the U.S. economy during the 19th and 20th centuries, energy issues, air pollution, and the resource curse in relation to climate change. She has delivered several presentations on topics such as the economic costs of transporting crude oil and the impacts of air pollution, showcasing her commitment to understanding energy issues from an economic perspective.

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