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Amit Batabyal
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October 26, 2021
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Connections: Why is there a labor shortage?
WXXI’s “Connections” program features Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics.
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October 25, 2021
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Heading to the gas pump? Local experts weigh in on why you’ll be spending more
WROC-TV talks to Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, about the effects of supply and demand on gasoline prices.
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October 5, 2021
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Experts say to use other platforms after Facebook outage
WROC-TV talks to Mike Johansson, adjunct faculty member in the School of Communication, and Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, about the Facebook outage on Monday.
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September 3, 2021
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Unemployment benefits expired Sunday: Here’s what that means for New Yorkers
WROC-TV talks to Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, about the impact of unemployment benefits ending.
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August 31, 2021
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Microeconomics explains why people can never have enough of what they want and how that influences policies
Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Conversation.
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August 12, 2021
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Make No Misteak: Our Food Choices Are Not Ours Alone
Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Globe Post.
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July 26, 2021
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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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May 19, 2021
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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
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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 27, 2021
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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 3, 2021
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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
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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.
