Economics
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Rags to Rags: The multi-generational ‘shock’ of the Victorian Poor Law
When governments end social programs like cash transfers to economically disadvantaged people, what is the impact on their children, their grandchildren, and beyond?
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What version of information are we getting from AI?
Geographers consider the potential, and drawbacks, of evolving technologies
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Longtime faculty honored for a century of service to Clark
Retiring professors Patrick Derr (philosophy, 49 years), Wayne Gray (economics, 41 years), and Will O’Brien (School of Business, 16 years) were feted by their colleagues at a reception May 6.
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‘He prepared us for the road ahead’
Wayne Gray feted by colleagues, former students at day-long symposium They spoke about displaced workers during the Great Recession, the fraying social safety net, trade linkages, and global value chains. They examined the financial burden of a cancer diagnosis, the woes of data breaches, and the “geography of innovation” in the United States. They dove…
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How much might countries benefit from cleaning up plastic pollution in the ocean?
Study of North Atlantic nations indicates that international cooperation could curb overall costs
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Will Long Island Sound residents make changes to help protect it?
With over $1.5M in funding, Clark researcher studies how to encourage less fertilizer use, more septic upgrades
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How can New England coastal communities best develop climate resilience?
Environmental economist co-leads project supporting towns’ preparation for extreme-weather disasters
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Clark names inaugural dean of School of Climate, Environment, and Society
New degree programs address critical and emerging issues through experience-based learning
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New faculty bring wide-ranging interests, research to Clark
As a new academic year begins, Clark University is welcoming new tenure-track faculty members who bring to their classrooms a wealth of expertise in economics, chemistry, history, game design, management, languages, education, and sustainability. Their research is wide ranging — from the economics of inequality to the environmental humanities, Agile management, and interactive media…
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Faculty receive grants to increase research, work in Worcester
New collaborative formed to coordinate, support engagement with local community