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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.