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February 6, 2025
The best possible case for Trump’s announced tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
Rochester Business Journal features an essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability.
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February 5, 2025
GIS introduces master’s collaboration with Zurich University of Applied Sciences
The Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) at Rochester Institute of Technology has partnered with Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) in Switzerland to launch a dual-degree master’s program.
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January 28, 2025
Can Trump’s Move to Block Birthright Citizenship Survive the 14th Amendment?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Medium.
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January 28, 2025
William H. Sanders named RIT’s 11th president
The dean of Carnegie Mellon’s College of Engineering is praised for his research credentials, success in global partnerships and entrepreneurship, and strong student engagement. He starts at RIT July 1.
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January 24, 2025
How Tariffs Can Impact Your Small Business: An Up-To-Date Guide
Nav speaks to Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, about the impact.
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January 22, 2025
New architecture faculty member challenges students to see beyond a building’s walls
An architect and educator, Amanda Reis wants to inspire students in RIT’s master of architecture (M.Arch.) program to practice architecture in a way that is interdisciplinary and community-oriented.
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January 21, 2025
How to improve policing with evidence-based training
Rochester Beacon features an essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability.
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January 17, 2025
Industrial Policy: Why is it Criticized and is there a Role for it in the 2020s?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Medium.
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December 13, 2024
Your drawer full of old cables is worth more than you think
Vox talks to Callie Babbitt, professor in the Department of Sustainability, about how to recycle electronics. (This content may require a subscription to view.)
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December 9, 2024
The health insurance industry ought to be nonprofit
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and interim head of the Department of Sustainability, published by the Rochester Beacon.
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December 5, 2024
Boosting Female Labor Force Participation in Developing Nations: Lessons from India
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and interim head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Medium. (This content may require a subscription to view.)
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December 2, 2024
How Do Tariffs Work and Will Trump's Plan Cause Inflation?
Newsweek speaks to Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and interim head of the Department of Sustainability, about tarriffs.