Category: Economics
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Christa Brunnschweiler, University of East Anglia – Economic Backwardness and Civil Unrest
Does a bad economy lead to civil unrest or is it vice versa? Christa Brunnschweiler, Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of East Anglia, determines which comes first. Christa Brunnschweiler is a Senior Lecturer in Economics. She holds a PhD in Economics and an MA in Political Science from the University of Zurich. Her…
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Thomas Amidon, The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry – New Forest Economy
Cutting edge technology could revive an old economy. Thomas Amidon, professor of paper and bioprocess engineering at the State of New York University of Environmental Sciences and Forestry, explains how forests can be used in the future. Professor and Chair, Department of Paper and Bioprocess Engineering, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 6/2000-Present International…
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Kang Zhao, University of Iowa – Predicting Future Box Office Success
Show me the money. Kang Zhao, assistant professor of Management Sciences at the University of Iowa, details how his research team came up with a system to determine whether a movie will be a hit…or a flop. Kang Zhao is an assistant professor at the Tippie College of Business, The University of Iowa. His research…
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David Hugh-Jones, University of East Anglia – Honesty Across Cultures
If you’re looking for honesty, not all countries are alike. David Hugh-Jones, senior lecturer in economics at University of East Anglia, explains his research into honesty across cultures. David Hugh-Jones is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Economics. He holds a PhD in Government from the University of Essex where he was based as…
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Garth Heutel, Georgia State University – Solar Geoengineering
How does an economist look at climate change? Garth Heutel, assistant professor of economics at Georgia State University, explains his research into the benefits and risks of solar geoengineering. Garth Heutel is an Assistant Professor of Economics in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University and a Faculty Research Fellow at…
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Maria Aysa-Lastra, Winthrop University – The Great Recession and Latino Immigrants
What do the recessions of Spain and the United States have in common? Maria Aysa-Lastra, assistant professor of sociology at Winthrop University, explores the reasons Latinos left both countries during the Great Recession. Dr. Maria Aysa-Lastra is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Winthrop University. Her research focuses on the causes of migration as well the integration…
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Lewis Davis, Union College – Racial Solidarity
Does your race affect your view of social status? Lewis Davis, professor of economics at Union College, describes his research into racial solidarity and social status. Lewis Davis is a Professor of Economics at Union College, where he teaches courses that investigate how economics interacts with culture, politics and ethics. His research addresses a broad…
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Charles Courtemanche, Georgia State University – Cheap Food & Obesity
Is cheap food the cause of the obesity epidemic? Charles Courtemanche, associate professor of economics at Georgia State University, examines this factor in the debate. Dr. Courtemanche is an Associate Professor of Economics in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University. He is a health economist and applied microeconomist with particular…
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Jonathan Willner, Oklahoma City University – Sports Economics
Does competitive balance in sports lead to better attendance? Jonathan Willner, professor of economics at Oklahoma City University, explains that the score on the field doesn’t always represent the amount of fans in the seats. Jonathan Willner was raised in Seoul, South Korea, outside of Washington, D.C., and in West Berlin, Germany, where he learned…
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Jennifer Itzkowitz, Seton Hall – Alphabetical Stock Benefits
What’s in a name? Jennifer Itzkowitz, Seton Hall assistant professor of finance, examines the benefits of appearing at the beginning of the alphabet – especially on the stock market. Jennifer Itzkowitz joined the Seton Hall faculty in 2009 after earning a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Florida. Her research examines contemporary problems in…