Minah Kim

Minah Kim

Ph.D. Candidate in Economics, Georgetown University

I am an applied microeconomist interested in migration economics, labor economics, and environmental economics. My research examines how migration, public policy, and climate change shape labor markets and the transition to greener economies.

I am on the job market in 2026–27.

Research Interests

  • Migration Economics
  • Labor Economics
  • Environmental Economics
  • Applied Microeconomics

Education

  • Georgetown University , Washington, DC
    • Ph.D. in Economics, 2027 (Expected)
    • M.A. in Economics, 2022
  • Korea University , Seoul, Korea
    • M.A. in Economics, 2020
  • Emory University , Atlanta, GA
    • B.A. in Economics, Minor in Mathematics, 2016

Professional Experience

  • Short-Term Consultant, The World Bank , Washington, DC
    • Social Protection & Jobs (Global Engagement), 2025
    • Poverty & Equity (Europe & Central Asia), 2024–2025
    • Social Protection & Labor (Europe & Central Asia), 2024
    • Poverty & Equity (Europe & Central Asia), 2023

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