Economics
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SEC climate rule sparks backlash from business groups
Economics Professor Galina Hale spoke with E&E News about the SEC's proposed rules that would require publicly traded companies to disclose their climate-related risks. Hale's comments were also shared in Politico's weekly sustainability newsletter.
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World Economic Forum in Davos
Distinguished Professor of Economics Nirvikar Singh, co-director of the Center for Analytical Finance, spoke with Yahoo! Finance's Morning Brief with Andy Serwer about India's efforts to attract foreign investment.
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Lessons from a former drug dealer
The Indicator from Planet Money on NPR interviewed UC Santa Cruz economics professor Rob Fairlie about his prior research demonstrating that former drug dealers are more likely to become entrepreneurs later in life.
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Central Coast to face economic impact of war in Ukraine
Distinguished Professor of Economics Michael Hutchison discussed local economic impacts with KSBW.
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A Foolish Decision on Testing
Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Economics Donald Wittman wrote an opinion article about the role of standardized testing in the college admissions process.
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Central Coast gas prices hit new high as tourism continues to surge
Distinguished Professor of Economics Michael Hutchison discussed rising oil prices with KSBW.
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Black-Owned Businesses Push Against Economic Inequality
Economics Professor Rob Fairlie appeared on CBS News to discuss economic inequality and entrepreneurship.
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US Black business ownership sees rise thanks to women, study finds
The Guardian cited Economics Professor Rob Fairlie's research in an article about the growing number of Black-owned businesses in the U.S. This story was also covered on Feb. 9 by NPR's Marketplace podcast.
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A tale of two garlands
Distinguished Professor of Economics Nirvikar Singh wrote an article for Financial Express comparing economic development strategies between India and China.
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Inspired by the social justice movement, Black entrepreneurship rises
NBC News discussed Economics Professor Rob Fairlie's research on increases in new Black business owners since the pandemic began.
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Small businesses eat the cost of inflation: “Keep the customer happy or you lose the customer”
The Los Angeles Times interviewed UC Santa Cruz economist Rob Fairlie about how inflation is putting small business profits at risk.
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Along with renewables, carbon capture could help India transition to a net zero economy
Distinguished Professor of Economics Nirvikar Singh wrote an article for Financial Express about India's goals to reduce fossil fuel emissions in the wake of COP26.