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Robert Bruner, David Smith and David Leblang

Mar 26, 2020

As Economy Struggles, What Can We Do? 3 Professors Will Discuss in Thursday Webinar

Batten's David Leblang joins Robert Bruner and David Smith to discuss the economic consequences of COVID-19 and possible policy responses during a public webinar.

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Economics

Nov 21, 2019

New Research: Non-Opioid Drug Death Rates Are Also on the Rise

The number of Americans dying from drug overdoses has risen rapidly in the last decade, with opioids viewed as the primary culprit. However, recent research suggests that opioids are not the only drug involved. According to Batten professor of economics, Christopher J. Ruhm, half of the overdose deaths have involved polydrug use and deaths involving nonopioid drugs are rising almost as fast as those involving opioids.

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Economics

Oct 07, 2019

Q&A: How Leaders Can Navigate Recession, From One Who’s Been There

As the U.S. economy continues its longest-ever period of expansion, economists are beginning to call attention to some indicators that point to a potential downturn. One of those economists is Batten Professor Ray Scheppach.

Jan 24, 2019

585 Students Around the World Compete in Host Nations: A Refugee Simulation

On February 23, the third annual NASPPA-Batten Student Simulation Competition will take place, bringing together a record 585 graduate students from around the globe to tackle policy issues associated with forced migration through computer-based simulated gameplay.

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Sep 13, 2018

Batten’s Shimshack Explains If (and Why) People Wait Too Long to Stock Up to Prepare for Hurricanes

Is it the “ostrich effect?” Misguided optimism? Ease of shopping during normal times? Or a distrust of government warnings?

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International Development

May 08, 2018

Class of 2018: Globetrotting Batten Student Did Anything But Stay Home For School

Althea Pickering will join the World Food Programme in D.C. as a partnerships officer. The organization is the leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and resilience. (photo courtesy of Dan Addison, University Communications)

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International Development

Nov 11, 2016

Kirsten Gelsdorf to Advise Humanitarian Data Center in The Hague

As students at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy continue to gain quantitative data and analysis skills they are putting themselves in a cutting-edge category to make them more competitive in the global arena.

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As Economy Struggles, What Can We Do? 3 Professors Will Discuss in Thursday Webinar

New Research: Non-Opioid Drug Death Rates Are Also on the Rise

Q&A: How Leaders Can Navigate Recession, From One Who’s Been There

585 Students Around the World Compete in Host Nations: A Refugee Simulation

Batten’s Shimshack Explains If (and Why) People Wait Too Long to Stock Up to Prepare for Hurricanes

Class of 2018: Globetrotting Batten Student Did Anything But Stay Home For School

Kirsten Gelsdorf to Advise Humanitarian Data Center in The Hague