Dyson School
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Student Voices: Meet Thatcher Hollis ’24
A former delegate to the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute who calls Waterloo, IA, home–meet Thatcher Hollis ’24.
Student Voices: Meet Axel Létondot ’19, MPS ’21, CEMS ’21
A world-traveler with a passion for ensuring sustainable economic development and food security–meet Axel Létondot ’19, MPS ’21, CEMS ’21.
The countries that beat COVID are doing best economically
Professor Eswar Prasad says that when it comes to the pandemic and a nation state’s economic recovery, a single unifying principle applies globally.
Professor Emeritus Andrew Novakovic says the challenges are astonishing for Joe Biden’s pick to run the USDA.
Nasdaq seeks board-diversity rule that most listed firms don’t meet
Associate Professor Scott Yonker on why diversity at the highest decision-making levels of companies is so important.
Family farmers struggle to keep up with fast-warming world
Associate Professor Ariel Ortiz-Bobea discusses further complications for farming as climate change makes life harder for small-scale farmers.
Biden Makes History With Pick of Janet Yellen for Treasury Secretary
Professor Eswar Prasad comments on President-Elect Biden’s pick of Janet Yellen for Treasury Secretary.
Biden’s diversity policies may line up with corporate America’s
Associate Professor Scott Yonker points to a shift from soulless corporations to ones with conscience towards their role in society.
Why the U.S. could be the big loser in the huge RCEP trade deal between China and 14 other countries
Professor Eswar Prasad discusses China’s growing influence as a global power, both politically and economically.