Department of Economics – News
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October 17, 2019
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Patriotism. Isolation. Nationalism. Do they make economic sense?
The ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Overnights podcast features Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics.
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October 17, 2019
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China’s worldwide investment project is a push for more economic and political power
Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Conversation.
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September 25, 2019
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Connections: Debating the impact of tariffs on the economy
WXXI’s “Connections” program features Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics.
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September 20, 2019
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Tariffs and Trade: ‘Governments don’t pay enough attention to the losers’
The ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Overnights podcast features Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics.
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August 22, 2019
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Should Higher Education in the United States Be Free?
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The College Post.
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July 24, 2019
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Fortune Explains: Tariffs and Trade Wars
Fortune Magazine features Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, discussing tariffs and trade with China.
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June 12, 2019
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Could a weakening US economy imperil Trump’s trade war against China?
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Conversation.
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May 29, 2019
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Rare Earths, Bonds, and Permit Hell: 3 Weapons China Can Use to Escalate the Trade War
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by Fortune.
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May 23, 2019
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Trump Will Not be Heralding Victory in Trade War with China Anytime Soon
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Globe Post.
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April 8, 2019
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Connections: Discussing the film, "The Wall," and issues related to the U.S.-Mexico border
WXXI’s “Connections” program features Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics.
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April 1, 2019
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RIT’s College of Liberal Arts honors students for writing excellence
RIT’s College of Liberal Arts honored student achievement in writing on Friday with the presentation of more than a dozen writing awards for essays varying from sanctuary cities, how democracies can withstand outside meddling, and the excavation, preservation and reconstruction of a London theater where Shakespearian plays debuted.
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March 28, 2019
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Is Huawei a National Security Threat to US and its Allies?
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published in The Globe Post.
