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Amit Batabyal
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March 25, 2025
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What if Canada retaliates for Trump’s tariffs?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by the Rochester Beacon.
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March 12, 2025
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‘No one really gains’: Economics professor explains possible effects of ongoing trade war
WROC-TV talks to Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, about the effects of a trade war on American consumers.
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March 10, 2025
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Five policy lessons from 60 years of U.S.-China trade
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Business Journal. (This content requires a subscription to view.)
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March 4, 2025
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What Are Tariffs And How Will They Impact America?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by NewsOne.
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February 6, 2025
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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
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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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February 4, 2025
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RIT economics professor weighs in on Trump's tariffs
WHAM-TV talks with RIT economics professor Amit Batabyal to break down the economic impact of President Donald Trump's tariff-driven trade wars.
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January 28, 2025
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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 24, 2025
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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 21, 2025
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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
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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 9, 2024
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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.
