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November 15, 2021
Annual Day of Thanks honors generosity and impact of RIT donors
Alumni Brandy ’08 and Luiz ’07 Freitas, founding members of RIT’s Sentinel Society, are proud that they are able to give back to the university community that means so much to them. Each year, the generosity and impact of donors are honored during RIT’s Day of Thanks. Today, all RIT donors will be sent a “thank you” video message, and faculty and staff donors are encouraged to visit the Student Alumni Union until 1:30 p.m. to pick up a special chocolate bar.
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October 25, 2021
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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August 31, 2021
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
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
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
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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April 28, 2021
Rochester’s Financial Empowerment Program Aims to Smooth Income Volatility
Next City talks to Javier Espinosa, chair of the Department of Economics, about the Earned Income Tax Credit.
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April 27, 2021
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
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
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
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
Why Were the Pollsters Wrong Again in 2020?
Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Globe Post.