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Department of Economics
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November 20, 2025
Cross-disciplinary collaborations lead to growth for double-major students
From satellite debris to artificial intelligence, double major students find research success by combining expertise in computer science and economics.
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November 13, 2025
The shutdown has ended – but this economist isn’t rejoicing quite yet
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by The Conversation.
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October 29, 2025
Are Tariffs Good or Bad?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Bottom Line.
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September 9, 2025
Winter, Spring, and Summer 2026 RIT Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs
If you’re considering studying abroad, but aren’t quite sure how it will fit into your schedule, a Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program may be the perfect option. RIT’s College of Liberal Arts faculty are leading a fascinating range of courses during spring and summer 2026.
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July 29, 2025
The Economy Can’t Handle the Heat—or the Swings
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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July 28, 2025
Drug pricing: What can the U.S. learn from other nations?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Business Journal.
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June 7, 2025
How air pollution affects mental health
Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, highlights new research that links short-term spikes in PM2.5 to increased antidepressant use in an essay for Basis Point Insight.
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June 4, 2025
GM’s Rochester layoffs reflect sagging EV sales, tariff/tax credit uncertainty
Rochester Business Journal features comments from Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, in an article about the recent layoff of around 100 workers at a local GM plant.
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May 23, 2025
Global South Needs to Lower Its Guard On GM Crops
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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May 12, 2025
If you really want to close the US trade deficit, try boosting innovation in rural manufacturing
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by The Conversation.
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April 21, 2025
Canada-U.S. travel drops to lowest level since COVID pandemic
WROC-TV talks to Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, about the decreasing tourism numbers.
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April 7, 2025
Trump promises tariffs are here to stay
Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, is featured on WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson.