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July 26, 2021
War between America, China over Taiwan’s future: Economic impacts, deterrents
In an op-ed for Rochester Business Journal, Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics at RIT, discusses the implications for both the U.S. and China if war breaks out between them over the future of Taiwan.
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June 16, 2021
RIT names Anna Westerstahl Stenport new dean of College of Liberal Arts
Stenport is currently a professor of global studies and chair of the School of Modern Languages at Georgia Institute of Technology’s Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. She was selected as the RIT dean following a nationwide search and will begin her new leadership role Sept. 1.
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May 19, 2021
Staffing shortages lead some Rochester restaurants to limit hours, close on certain days
WROC-TV talks to Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, about the effect of unemployment payments on the job market.
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May 4, 2021
Why Global Population Decline Could Be Bad for Humankind
Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Globe Post.
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April 28, 2021
Rochester’s Financial Empowerment Program Aims to Smooth Income Volatility
Next City talks to Javier Espinosa, chair of the Department of Economics, about the Earned Income Tax Credit.
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April 27, 2021
If China’s middle class continues to thrive and grow, what will it mean for the rest of the world?
Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Conversation.
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March 19, 2021
College of Liberal Arts honors students for writing excellence
RIT's College of Liberal Arts honored student achievements in writing with 15 writing awards on Friday, March 19. This year marks the 41st year the awards were presented, though the first time the ceremony was held virtually.
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March 3, 2021
Essay: Should we give up exercise because COVID is still with us?
Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by the Democrat and Chronicle.
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January 5, 2021
Can a future ban on gas-powered cars work? An economist explains
Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Conversation.
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November 12, 2020
Why Were the Pollsters Wrong Again in 2020?
Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Globe Post.
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October 21, 2020
China makes it incredibly hard for foreign businesses to operate - but they stay because the money is just too good
Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Conversation.
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September 28, 2020
After RBG: Potential Tyranny of the Minority
Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Globe Post.