Amir Khaleghi is a Research Fellow at the Global Institute for Sustainable Prosperity and a PhD student in economics at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. He received his B.S in Economics at the University of Kansas and a Master of Arts in Economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. His current research is focused on rotational group bias found in labor force surveys and developing a job quality index for use as an alternate economic indicator.
Amir Khaleghi leads innovative development and research initiatives for HIP Investor’s Impact and Climate Ratings across both fixed income and equity portfolios. His work supports Fund Managers, Hedge Funds, Index Providers, Family Offices, and 401(k) Plan Sponsors in aligning their investment strategies with measurable impact and climate resilience. Beyond capital markets, Amir has advised multiple U.S. cities on funding and financing strategies for Climate Action Plans—helping public agencies navigate funding shortfalls and implement resilient, blended finance solutions. His guidance empowers city implementation teams to leverage government grant programs, green bonds and public private partnerships to drive measurable environmental and social outcomes. Amir holds a Master of Arts in Economics and is an interdisciplinary Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Missouri–Kansas City. His academic work explores the evolving relationship between economic systems and social equity within the framework of sustainable development.
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