About | Karbon Economics

A New Lens on the Global Economy

Karbon is a student-powered journal that explores how economics drives real-world change—from climate policy to financial systems, inequality, and innovation.

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What We Stand For

We believe high school students should have a seat at the table—not just as learners, but as researchers, thinkers, and storytellers.

Our mission is to elevate youth voices in economics and help demystify the systems that shape our world

Global in perspective

Grounded in data

Student-led, expert-reviewed

Topics We Tackle

Karbon is a student-powered journal that explores how economics drives real-world change—from climate policy to financial systems, inequality, and innovation.

Carbon Markets

Emissions pricing, offsets, trade systems

Climate Policy

Laws, governance, adaptation strategies

Clean Energy

Renewables, grid tech, decarbonization

Sustainable Finance

Green bonds, ESG, investment flows

Climate Innovation

Technology, solutions, climate startups

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Karbon is open to high school students from anywhere in the world. We publish original research, explainers, interviews, and opinion pieces.

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The Team Behind Karbon

Karbon is led by a diverse group of high school students passionate about economics, climate policy, and global impact. We believe in collective learning, rigorous thinking, and the power of student voices to shape a better-informed future.

Meet the contributors who bring Karbon to life

Mira Shah | Founder | Editor-in-Chief

Mira leads Karbon's editorial vision and is passionate about making economics more accessible to students through data, storytelling, and real-world analysis.

Karisma Sarkar | Section Editor | Carbon Markets

Karisma explores how economics and education can shape climate solutions, with a global perspective informed by her love of languages and literature.

Mahima Ramachandran | Section Editor | Climate Finance

Mahima writes about economic literacy and youth empowerment, with a focus on sustainable finance and community-driven solutions.