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Professor Marianne Bitler Contributes to National Academies Report on Pathways to Reduce Child Poverty

Professor of Economics and Department Chair Marianne Bitler was a coauthor on a recently released report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

The report ("Pathways to Reduce Child Poverty") provides a comprehensive assessment of the temporary tax credit expansions’ impacts as well as alternative policy options to reduce child poverty.

Ina Simonovska appointed to California's Council of Economic Advisors

Associate Professor of Economics Ina Simonovska has been appointed to the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors for the State of California. Ina Simonovska is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of California, Davis and Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. She has research interests in International Trade, Macro and Finance.
 

Professor Christopher Meissner on Economics Tarriffs

Chris Meissner has a new paper that obtains and analyzes detailed historical data to conclude that the high tarriffs of the late 1800's did little to help the United States become a globally competitive manufacturer. For the paper click here. For media mentions click here.

Associate Professor of Teaching Janine Wilson is speaker at June 2024 UCD Commencement Ceremony

Economics Associate Professor of Teaching Janine Wilson is one of five UCD faculty members asked to speak at one of the five June 2024 commencement ceremonies. In addition to her own teaching and research on economics teaching, Professor Wilson works with faculty to develop curriculum to prepare students for their chosen field, advises the department's student clubs, and co-chairs the committee that puts on an annual university-wide conference for scholarship in teaching innovation.