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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 19, 2021
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College of Liberal Arts honors students for writing excellence
RIT's College of Liberal Arts honored student achievements in writing with 15 writing awards on Friday, March 19. This year marks the 41st year the awards were presented, though the first time the ceremony was held virtually.
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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.
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November 12, 2020
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Why Were the Pollsters Wrong Again in 2020?
Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Globe Post.
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October 21, 2020
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China makes it incredibly hard for foreign businesses to operate - but they stay because the money is just too good
Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Conversation.
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September 28, 2020
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After RBG: Potential Tyranny of the Minority
Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Globe Post.
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August 3, 2020
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International trade has cost Americans millions of jobs. Investing in communities might offset those losses
Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Conversation.
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August 3, 2020
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The CDC Needs to Be Independent Like the Federal Reserve
Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Globe Post.
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July 29, 2020
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RIT and Syracuse University College of Law enter into 3+3 admissions agreement
RIT has partnered with Syracuse University College of Law to establish a “3+3” program for students interested in earning a law degree. A memorandum of understanding between the two universities was recently signed to allow students to complete three years of liberal arts and other studies at RIT, then transfer to the College of Law for three years to complete their doctorate in law.
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June 25, 2020
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A selective retreat from trade with China makes sense for the United States
Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Conversation.
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May 5, 2020
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Why Economists Who Have No Problem With Price Gouging Are Wrong
Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Globe Post.
