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Newswise: Tax policies impact donors’ generosity, affecting bottom line for nonprofits
Released: 29-Jul-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Tax policies impact donors’ generosity, affecting bottom line for nonprofits
University of Notre Dame

Research conducted by Daniel Hungerman, a professor of economics at the University of Notre Dame, found that removing tax-based incentives for charitable giving caused one in five households to stop itemizing their taxes, creating a loss of nearly $20 billion annually for the nonprofit sector.

Newswise: Growing losses from PRRS cost pork producers $1.2 billion per year, new study shows
Released: 29-Jul-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Growing losses from PRRS cost pork producers $1.2 billion per year, new study shows
Iowa State University

The economic impact of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome increased 80% between 2010 and 2020, costing the pork industry more than $1 billion per year in lost production, according to a new study. Researchers say improved biosecurity is essential to reversing the mounting losses.

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Released: 29-Jul-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Using Data to Impact Healthcare Access and Equity
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

Sarah Miller's research focuses on health economics, particularly the effects of public policies that expand health insurance coverage and the effects of income on health and well-being.

Newswise: ISPOR Announces New Strategic Plan 2030
Released: 29-Jul-2024 4:05 AM EDT
ISPOR Announces New Strategic Plan 2030
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research announced its new Strategic Plan 2030 that presents a bold new vision for the Society and the field of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR).

Newswise: Strong support for EU and Free Trade Agreement
Released: 25-Jul-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Strong support for EU and Free Trade Agreement
University of Adelaide

Australians are expressing strong support for the European Union (EU) particularly the EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) despite negotiations collapsing last year, according to a new survey by the University of Adelaide’s Institute of International Trade (IIT).

Newswise: Protect the child, save the adult: An opportunity to cut welfare costs by nearly 40%
Released: 23-Jul-2024 10:05 PM EDT
Protect the child, save the adult: An opportunity to cut welfare costs by nearly 40%
University of South Australia

New research* from the University of South Australia shows that people who have suffered child abuse or neglect are three times more likely to access government income support payments in early adulthood, underlining the costly and long-term effects of adverse early life experiences.

Released: 23-Jul-2024 7:05 PM EDT
Inflation, Jobs, and Labor: Who Will Be the New Democratic Nominee?
Newswise

As the Democratic Party prepares for the upcoming election, the focus shifts to the economic challenges the new nominee will inherit. With key issues such as inflation, job market dynamics, and labor conditions at the forefront, the party's choice of candidate will significantly impact how these challenges are addressed.

Newswise: Legalized Gambling Increases Irresponsible Betting Behavior, Especially Among Low-Income Populations
Released: 23-Jul-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Legalized Gambling Increases Irresponsible Betting Behavior, Especially Among Low-Income Populations
University of California San Diego

In a first-of-its-kind study from the University of California San Diego Rady School of Management, researchers have identified comprehensive insights into the positive and negative impacts of online gambling legalization on tax revenue and gambling behaviors in the U.S.

Released: 23-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: New Poll Finds Many U.S. Adults Worry About Making Ends Meet
George Washington University

39% of U.S. adults say they worry most or all of the time that their family’s income won’t be enough to meet expenses, which is up from 28% in December of 2021. ...

 
Released: 23-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Delta Struggles to Restore Operations, Days After Global Computer Outage
George Washington University

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced today it has opened an investigation into Delta, which is still struggling to restore operations. ...

Newswise: Fareed Zakaria of CNN to Speak on U.S.-China Relations at UC San Diego on Aug. 7
Released: 18-Jul-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Fareed Zakaria of CNN to Speak on U.S.-China Relations at UC San Diego on Aug. 7
University of California San Diego

Fareed Zakaria, host of the renowned CNN program “Fareed Zakaria GPS,” will deliver the 2024 Susan Shirk Lecture on U.S.-China Relations at 5 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 7, on the UC San Diego campus. The event is free and open to the public and part of the UC San Diego China Forum, organized by the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy’s 21st Century China Center.

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Released: 15-Jul-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Experts: Amazon Prime Day expected to be biggest yet, despite economic concerns
Virginia Tech

Amazon’s highly anticipated 48-hour Prime Day kicks off Tuesday, July 16. Last year, Amazon reported its biggest Prime Day ever, with shoppers purchasing more than 375 million items. That’s up from 300 million in 2022. Experts believe this year will be no different, but with high demand comes an influx in shipment that puts pressure on transportation systems and the environment.



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