Young Economist Predicts Climate Cost
Adrien Bilal won an award. It was for his work on climate change. He predicts a big economic cost.
Adrien Bilal, an assistant professor at Stanford University, received the 2026 Prix du meilleur jeune économiste. The prize was given by ‘Le Monde’ and Le Cercle des économistes. Bilal created a model to study how climate change affects the world’s economy. His predictions show that climate change could cost 50% of the global GDP by the year 2100.
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Highlights
Young Economist Wins Prize
Adrien Bilal received the 2026 Prix du meilleur jeune économiste.
Work on Climate Impact
His work focuses on the economic impact of climate change.
Model for Global Impacts
Bilal developed a model to understand climate change's global effects.
GDP Loss Prediction
He predicts climate change will cost 50% of global GDP by 2100.
Awarded by Multiple Sources
'Le Monde' and Le Cercle des économistes awarded the prize.