Institute News
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February 20, 2026
Artificial Intelligence: Why the Biggest Revolution May Be Surprisingly Ordinary
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.
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February 6, 2026
The curious economics of a shrinking smoking market
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Business Journal. (This content may require a subscription to view.)
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January 29, 2026
Economics of Pollutions in India
Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, appears on the Climate Converse podcast.
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January 28, 2026
How Caste and Soil Texture Skew Consumption Within Indian Households
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.
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January 14, 2026
NYSP2I selects seven awardees for 2025-26 sustainability research and development funding
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute has awarded $650,000 to seven research and development projects aimed at advancing practical, near-term solutions that help New York state businesses reduce their environmental impact while strengthening economic competitiveness.
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January 13, 2026
Does telling students to exercise help them academically?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Beacon.
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December 26, 2025
22 states to raise minimum wage as many Americans worry about affordability
Fox 12 Oregon interviews Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, about the impact of raising state minimum wages.
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December 25, 2025
Did the Green Revolution Help Some Farmers More Than Others?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.
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December 15, 2025
Top stories that shaped RIT in 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year filled with milestones, innovation, and inspiring stories from across the RIT community.
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December 12, 2025
The importance of separating the short and long run effects of trade
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Business Journal. (This content may require a subscription to view.)
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December 3, 2025
Opening of new Research Building will position RIT at the ‘forefront of discovery’
RIT’s new Research Building officially opened its doors Dec. 2, and inside, faculty and students are gearing up to usher in a new era of discovery on campus.
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December 1, 2025
India’s Anaemia Crisis Demands Policy Convergence, Not Parallel Efforts
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.