Irene Jacqz

Irene Jacqz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Iowa State University. Her research focuses on environmental policy, environmental justice, health, education, and inequality with expertise in environmental and resource economics and applied econometrics.

• Ph.D., University of Wisconsin–Madison (2020)
• B.S., Columbia University (2013)

Her work examines air pollution disparities, chemical exposure impacts on education outcomes, and energy policy effects on vulnerable households. Notable contributions include studies on electric vehicle subsidies, school-based toxic exposure, and extreme weather's economic burdens.

Publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges, blending economic analysis with public health and social equity perspectives. Teaching includes courses on microeconomics, climate economics, and environmental economics at both undergraduate and graduate levels.