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Richard Thaler speaks at the Behavioral Economics Revolution lecture during Cornell University’s Charter Day Weekend in 2015.
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Johnson School congratulates Richard Thaler on Nobel Prize win in economics

Thaler, former economics professor at Johnson, is recognized with a Nobel Prize for his research in the field of behavioral economics.

Margin and Mission: The Economic Impacts of Farm to School
Dyson School

Margin and mission: The economic impacts of farm to school

Is the farm to school movement economically feasible? Professor Todd Schmit previews an upcoming webinar that gives practitioners the resources to find out.

Research Recap: Mental health and retirement savings
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Research Recap: Mental health and retirement savings

Research co-authored by the Dyson School’s Vicki Bogan shows that suffering from anxiety and depression can diminish retirement savings.

Noteworthy: Steven Kyle in The Atlantic on Puerto Rico’s recovery after Hurricane Maria
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Noteworthy: Steven Kyle in The Atlantic on Puerto Rico’s recovery after Hurricane Maria

Island’s distance from mainland United States complicates recovery efforts, says Kyle, associate professor at the Dyson School

Research Recap: Can shade-grown coffee prevent pest infestations and still be profitable?
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Research Recap: Can shade-grown coffee prevent pest infestations and still be profitable?

Research co-authored by Dyson’s Miguel Gómez determines the “shade-level” sweet spot Colombian farmers should use to maximize profits and ward off pests.

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Vicki Bogan named editor of new journal from Center for Financial Planning

Vicki Bogan, associate professor at Dyson, has been selected by the Center for Financial Planning to serve as an editor of its new publication.

Noteworthy: Eswar Prasad publishes NYT op-ed on China limiting the West’s global influence
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Noteworthy: Eswar Prasad publishes NYT op-ed on China limiting the West’s global influence

China’s new form of multilateralism seeks to expand its global influence and eschews values like democracy, human rights, and the freedom of expression.

Research Recap: Todd Schmit examines regional food systems and economic opportunity
Dyson School

Research Recap: Todd Schmit examines regional food systems and economic opportunity

Schmit, associate professor at Dyson, and others look at the local and regional food systems driving rural economic development across the nation.

Noteworthy: Steven Kyle discusses economic impact of Hurricane Harvey in U.S. News
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Noteworthy: Steven Kyle discusses economic impact of Hurricane Harvey in U.S. News

Steven Kyle weighs in on the local and national economic impact of Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath and unprecedented flooding in Texas and Louisiana.