The Lancet Commission on Global Gun Violence and Health, which was launched today, will study gun violence as a complex public health threat, according to Adnan Hyder, chairman of the commission and... ...
University of Miami economists assess the factors that cause food prices to fluctuate, while noting that government policies to reduce food costs likely have little impact.
New research reveals that Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) conducted on proprietary blockchains are fundamentally much more likely to succeed in the long term, highlighting the significant impact of network effects on ICO performance.
Cal State Fullerton earned the No. 16 spot out of 201 colleges on Washington Monthly’s 2024 list of America’s Best Bang for the Buck Colleges: West, moving up from No. 19 on the 2023 list.
A recent study evaluates three decades of financial data from nonprofit organizations and finds nonprofits that rely on investment income to fund operations are often less resilient in the face of economic downturns.
A research team developed two types of granular compound fertilizers, Hcf-P and Hcf-G, specifically designed suitable for unmanned air vehicle (UAV) spraying.
Sasin MBA students visited Tha Chalom, Samut Sakhon, as part of the “Sustainable Place Branding from the Bottom-Up: Building Brands in Tourist Destinations Sustainably from the Roots of the Economy to the Top” initiative.
Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, signed an MOU with Yunus Centre, the world’s leading organization in social development. This MOU aims to pave the way for further collaboration and foster the “power of change” to drive Thai society toward a sustainable future. This collaboration will focus on combining the knowledge, experience, and resources of both organizations in projects and activities.
The Sandia Science and Technology Park is being credited with playing a critical role in New Mexico’s economy over the last 25 years, creating high-paying jobs and bringing state-of-the-art technologies to the marketplace.
A research team at the Liucheng Sugarcane Research Units (LC-SRU) developed the fifth-generation sugarcane variety LC05-136, which has become a flagship in China due to its high yield, high sugar content, and strong tolerance to drought and cold stress.
Dr. Agnieszka Truszkowska, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, has won the 2024 Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Award. The national honor is a one-year $5,000 commitment aimed at enriching the research skills and professional growth of young faculty members at ORAU member institutions.
The Biden administration has introduced the "Time is Money" initiative, a new governmentwide effort aimed at eliminating complex processes that cost customers time and money. ...
A global spectacle, the Olympics often brings promises of economic prosperity to host cities.However, the financial outcomes can be double-edged. While some cities experience a lucrative boost in tourism and infrastructure, others struggle with massive debts and underutilized facilities.In the Q&A below, Michael Clark, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) in the Gatton College of Business and Economics, discusses the real costs and benefits that come with the grandeur of the Games.
Companies like Airbnb and an online travel agency said they’re both seeing slowing growth in the U.S., where consumers are either trading down for lower-priced options or booking trips at the last... ...
Join us for the 11th Chula-ASEAN Week, where we delve into the theme of “Reshaping ASEAN Towards an Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Future.” The event will take place on 15th – 16th August 2024, at the Chumbhot-Panthip Conference Room, 4th Floor, Prajadhipok-Rambhaibarni Building, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok.
“Envy of the world” or a disgrace? John Horn, an economist at Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, discusses the state of the U.S. economy, President Joe Biden’s economic legacy and what to expect from a future Harris or Trump presidency.
New social science shows that community engagement and capacity building work can markedly improve local perceptions of fisheries governance capacity, restrictions, and management rules.
For business owners that don’t regularly get repeat customers, such as contract workers or real estate agents, does being transparent about past business make them more or less likely to make a sale that benefits both them and the buyer? Economists from SMU and the University of Miami did a study to figure that out.
A recent study by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory and MIT revealed the significant consequences of eliminating public transit in Chicago, including increased vehicle congestion, reduced economic activity and disproportionate impacts on underserved communities.