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Explainer: How ending Hong Kong’s ‘special status’ could affect U.S. companies
Professor Eswar Prasad says that Hong Kong is a ‘hot-button’ economic and political issue for China, and could lead to further strained relations with the U.S.
COVID-19 causes supply chain headaches for coffee growers
Associate Professor Miguel Gomez says any added production costs on commodity coffee will lead to a small increase in store price.
China drops GDP target for first time in wake of coronavirus
Professor Eswar Prasad says that China’s decision to abandon setting a gross domestic product target for the first time is a wise one.
A Nairobi sunrise, vegetarian haggis, a seat at the table, and friends for life
Dyson’s Class of 2020 shares their favorite Cornell memories. Congratulations to our newest applied economics and management graduates!
Alumni and students create tech-focused responses to challenges of COVID-19
New tech-focused ventures and inventions include virtual medical guidance, 3D-printed PPEs, data tracking, smart masks, and more.
U.S. is using Taiwan as a pressure point in tech fight with China
Professor Eswar Prasad discusses the Trump administration’s challenges towards Chinese access to Taiwan’s high-tech supply chain.
Business Matters – McDonald’s issues guidance for reopening
Associate Professor Miguel Gómez discusses current efforts to save Britain’s cheese industry from collapsing under the weight of COVID-19.
As meat-processing factories struggle to reopen, govt. documents warn of shortages
Associate Professor Miguel Gómez says there should be organized efforts to help ensure a stable food supply chain that are disrupted by the pandemic.
Save British Cheese boxes boost sales for suffering businesses
Associate Professor Miguel Gómez says the COVID-19 crisis could place greater emphasis on direct-to-consumer food sales from smaller producers.