As consumers nationwide grapple with increases in the cost of rent, gas, and groceries, New Jersey lawmakers have offered a slew of plans they say will address skyrocketing inflation. Sales tax holidays on certain items, moratoriums on toll increases, and a revamp of...
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New Jersey wineries battle rising cost of packaging, shipping wine
Wineries are being hit hard by the high cost of supplies, and they are also facing supply shortages. While there isn't a wine shortage, the cost to package and ship bottles of wine has gone up, according to some employees at wineries in New Jersey. *********** A local...
William M. Rodgers appointed VP of Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Director of Institute for Economic Equity
In order to fulfill his new responsibilities, he will be taking a leave of absence from his positions as Professor of Public Policy at the Bloustein School and Chief Economist at the Heldrich Center.
A student of social justice, urban environmental policy, Jermaine Toney is an “accidental economist”
His research portfolio includes structural aspects of household finance, wealth disparities, health economics, how mental health issues affect investment decisions, and long-term effects of redlining.
Rutgers Economist available to discuss November jobs report
Rutgers economist William M. Rodgers is available for interviews on the November jobs report from the U.S. Labor Department to be released Friday, Dec. 4.
We asked an economist: How long will it take NJ to make a comeback?
NJ 101.5 talks with James Hughes (Bloustein) about the jobs increase since May, which he said is a positive trend, but said the state needs to recover 74% more in order to get back to February levels. NJ1015.com, July 16, 2020
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2025 Bloustein Alumni Awards Celebration
Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesSince 1994, the Bloustein School Alumni Association has aimed to present awards to accomplished alumni each year. Our goal is to pay tribute to alumni and friends to recognize their […]
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Can We Talk? Addressing Equity and the Impact of Social Determinants on Maternal Health
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