Talha Naeem

I study how the environment reshapes livelihoods, from farms to cities, and how policy and institutional design mediate those transitions.

I'm a fifth-year PhD candidate in Economics at the University of British Columbia, a Research Assistant at the World Bank Group, and a Research Affiliate at the International Growth Centre. Prior to my PhD, I worked in research roles across academic and policy organizations. I hold a bachelor's degree from the University of Toronto and a master's degree from the London School of Economics.