Ebad Ebadi is an Economist in the World Bank’s Development Research Group, where his work focuses on the intersection of development, environmental, and labor economics. He previously served in the Chief Economist’s Office of the Planet Vice Presidency, contributing to analytical and policy work on climate change, natural resources, and sustainable development. His research examines how economic growth, technological change, and policy interventions shape labor markets, international trade, and environmental outcomes, with particular attention to the economic and social consequences of environmental externalities. Ebad’s work combines econometric methods to study issues such as environmental degradation, jobs, inequality, and the distributional impacts of climate and environmental policies. His research aims to provide evidence-based insights into how economies can pursue growth while advancing environmental sustainability and inclusive development.
Prior to joining the World Bank, Ebad was involved in academia, teaching at George Washington University and the University of Tehran, and held research positions at several think tanks and international institutions, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He has extensive experience working on flagship reports, policy notes, and empirical research in collaboration with international organizations. Ebad earned his Ph.D. in Economics (George Washington University, the US) and holds an MSc in Economics (London School of Economics, UK). His work seeks to bridge rigorous economic analysis with practical policy relevance, informing debates on climate change, sustainability, and inclusive growth.