Faculty

When the death of a family farm leads to suicide
Low milk prices have devastated farmers financially and emotionally across New York state. Dyson professor Andrew Novaković offers expert insight into the agricultural economics of milk.

Overdue food aid reforms would save money and lives
In an op-ed featured by Axios, Dyson professor Chris Barrett argues that American food aid programs must be reformed, and fast.

Back to the health policy drawing board
Robert H. Frank, economics professor at Johnson, writes about exactly why the repeal of the Obamacare mandate that required people to buy insurance “poses a serious long-term threat.”

Forms of imbalances in our world
Dyson faculty member Ravi Kanbur approaches issues facing humanity, armed not only with theories but also with experience in the real world.

The tipping equation
At restaurants across America, servers calculate how far is too far, weighing harassing behavior against the tips they need to make a living wage. Professor Michael Lynn comments on service and tipping in this New York Times piece.

Turning classroom lessons into world-class service with GMP
More than any other aspect of GMP, participants consistently rank their classroom experience at or near the top of the list. Why? When you immerse lifelong learners in the most relevant educational experience they’ve ever had, GMP becomes an investment in yourself.

China churns out half the world’s steel, and other steelmakers feel pinched
Eswar Prasad, professor of trade policy at the Dyson School, provides insight into the U.S. share of global production of steel, and why the industry is under threat from steelmakers in China and other competing countries.

4 ways employers can help women’s career development
In a recent study by Dean Kate Walsh, lecturer Susan Fleming, & professor Cathy Enz, female executives were asked to share their thoughts on long-term growth and retention of women professionals. Emerald Publishing turned this study into an infographic which highlights the four factors that the respondents considered to be key in supporting women in the workplace.

5 ways we should (all) manage our money like women
Dyson finance professor Vicki Bogan contributes expert insight into financial confidence and why lacking financial confidence often leads to better returns for women.