economics

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?
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.

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

Cornell Chronicle: New food policies could take the bite out of India’s malnutrition
Prabhu Pingali, director of the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition, researches potential solutions to India’s malnutrition predicament.

Noteworthy: Eswar Prasad featured on Bloomberg Markets
Eswar Prasad, professor of international trade policy, discusses China’s economy on Bloomberg Markets.

Can Africa Feed the World?
Africa could be the world’s next breadbasket. But can it overcome the hurdles in its way?

Eswar Prasad: Despite yuan’s meteoric rise, dollar will dominate
In his new book, Gaining Currency: The Rise of the Renminbi, Prasad evaluates the real power of China’s currency.