Economics Content

Kadee Russ on Supply Chain Bottlenecks and Inflation

Soterios J Johnson — October 19, 2021 - 1:10am

51�Թϱ�� Economics Professor Kadee Russ discusses how supply chains got backed-up, and how these critical systems that produce and deliver products to consumers can be made more resilient.

California Risks Billions in Economic Losses Without Water Supply Action

Katherine E Kerlin — May 14, 2025 - 2:28pm

A new economic analysis by UC professors shows the high cost of inaction on California’s perpetual water supply challenges. It estimates that the state could lose enough water each year to supply up to 9 million households — with economic losses totaling between $3.4 and $14.5 billion per year, depending on the severity of the scenario.

Did Economic Predictions of COVID-19 Pan Out?

Karen Michele Nikos — May 09, 2025 - 8:49am

How economists prepared for COVID, and how that looks now

51�Թϱ�� Media Sources on Trade, Tariffs, Supply Chain

Karen Michele Nikos — March 05, 2025 - 10:52am

51�Թϱ�� sources for media on tariffs and trade policies

Energy and Transportation Experts

Katherine E Kerlin — February 07, 2025 - 2:46pm

The following sources from the 51�Թϱ��, Davis, are available to talk with media about climate change impacts and solutions related to energy and transportation.

Find more energy and transportation experts and learn about their research at the 51�Թϱ�� Institute of Transportation Studies and Energy and Efficiency Institute websites.

International Students Boost Startup Creation, Lifting Local Jobs and Revenue, New Research Shows

Karen Michele Nikos — January 14, 2025 - 1:39pm

International graduate students created a disproportionate number of new business startups in the United States in the past decade. They also increased entrepreneurialism among their U.S.-born peers, according to new research from the 51�Թϱ��, Davis.

Assessing the Real Climate Costs of Manufacturing

Andy Fell — October 24, 2024 - 11:42am

Producing materials such as steel, plastics and cement in the United States alone inflicts $79 billion a year in climate-related damage around the world, according to a new study by engineers and economists at the 51�Թϱ��, Davis. Accounting for these costs in market prices could encourage progress toward climate-friendly alternatives.

Media Experts on Economic Issues

Karen Michele Nikos — August 22, 2024 - 10:07am

The following 51�Թϱ��, Davis, sources are available to share expertise with media on various aspects of the economy, including climbing gas prices. Specific lists on trade (including supply chain), poverty and minimum wage are linked at the bottom. This list updated in 2024.

Do Immigrants Get Incarcerated More Than U.S. Born?

Karen Michele Nikos — May 08, 2024 - 8:56am

Research shows that immigrants do not get incarcerated more than U.S.-born, and the gap is even growing.

51�Թϱ�� Experts on Poverty, Economy, Wages

Karen Michele Nikos — November 27, 2023 - 11:33am

51�Թϱ��, Davis, sources are available for comment on a variety of aspects related to poverty and its effects. Sources listed here can address the economy, including minimum wage and taxes. This list was updated in 2021.