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Jul 31, 2020

Shimshack Paper Published in Science Magazine, Garners National Attention

PM2.5 air pollution has fallen substantially in the past four decades, yet relative disparities still persist throughout the United States. That is the key finding from a paper published in the July 31 issue of Science magazine, written by Batten School Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Jay Shimshack.

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May 19, 2020

What does the coronavirus pandemic mean for your health insurance? An economist responds.

Healthcare

Economics

For the latest in Batten’s new Expert Chat Series, Batten professor Sebastian Tello-Trillo discussed how the coronavirus pandemic will impact health insurance coverage.

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UVA economists Anton Korinek, Eric Leeper, Sarah Turner and David Bradford discussed the health and economic implications of COVID-19 in a virtual forum last week.

Apr 26, 2020

Health and Wealth: UVA Economists Examine COVID-19’s Impact

Economics

Healthcare

As the economy experiences a steep recession, a panel of UVA economists including Batten's Sarah Turner and David Bradford examined the implications for the nation’s material and physical health.

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Apr 13, 2020

Plummeting Tax Revenues Will Put Governors in Tough Budget Situations

Economics

According to Batten's Ray Scheppach, the magnitude of the coronavirus fiscal crisis that governors and their states will have to face is just starting to emerge. And that crisis will affect states’ abilities to do everything from paying teachers to paving roads to providing social services.

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Apr 09, 2020

How Might the COVID-19 Recession Affect Your Health? An Economist Explains.

Economics

Healthcare

Recessions may be good for overall physical health, but this one could be different. Batten professor Chris Ruhm presented an online talk Wednesday offering an economist’s view of the overall health effects of the COVID-19 recession. His talk was the school’s third installment of its expert chat series about COVID-19.

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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

Economics

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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Nov 21, 2019

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

Economics

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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Oct 07, 2019

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

Economics

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.

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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

Economics

Environment

Social Psychology

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

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May 08, 2018

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

International Development

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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Nov 11, 2016

Kirsten Gelsdorf to Advise Humanitarian Data Center in The Hague

Economics

International Development

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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Shimshack Paper Published in Science Magazine, Garners National Attention

What does the coronavirus pandemic mean for your health insurance? An economist responds.

Health and Wealth: UVA Economists Examine COVID-19’s Impact

Plummeting Tax Revenues Will Put Governors in Tough Budget Situations

How Might the COVID-19 Recession Affect Your Health? An Economist Explains.

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