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Biases Against Older Workers Unfounded
“Employers have certain biases about older workers,” says Carl Van Horn, founding director at the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University and professor at the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. “They aren’t tech...
NJSPL – What’s a Fed to Do? The Potential Factors of a Recession, Part 1
Today’s NJSPL blog, by Prof. Michael L. Lahr, titled “What’s a Fed to Do? The Potential Factors of a Recession, Part 1,” discusses the Federal Reserve’s decision to increase the federal fund rate a second time.
Seymour – Corporate Landlords and Pandemic and Prepandemic Evictions in Las Vegas
Professor Eric Seymour’s latest research examines trends in evictions and filings associated with extended-stay and single-family rentals in the Las Vegas area.
Hughes Reflects on the 10-year Sandy Anniversary
"People were out of work, restaurant owners lost weeks of sales tax, tax revenues were ultimately changed, and we lost tourism for a long time," said Bloustein School Dean Emeritus James W. Hughes. Until a rebound would be made in the way of consumer spending, he...
Winecoff – Municipal bond sectoral risk and information intermediation in uncertain times
Dr. Ruth Winecoff and Lang (Kate) Yang examined whether sectors that experience heightened risk due to the pandemic are more likely to rely on intermediation.
Hispanic Heritage Month 2022
For #HispanicHeritageMonth, Bloustein School students wrote about their heritage, the loved ones they share it with, and where they come from.
Jonathan Bonilla’s Hispanic heritage instills the values of perseverance, dedication, gratitude, and resilience
Jonathan Bonilla’s rich Hispanic culture has helped him create community and foster an environment of inclusivity.
Embracing her culture enables Richell Garcia to appreciate Rutgers’ diversity
Richell Garcia says the traditions from her heritage have been ingrained and by embracing her culture she can appreciate the university’s diversity.
Priscilla Arias, PhD candidate, learned to “live life” with a dual American and immigrant identity
Priscilla Arias, PhD candidate at the Bloustein School, says her understanding of being both American and an immigrant has enabled her to I hope to center her research on empathy and understanding of all people.
Bloustein’s Global Reach: An Alumna’s Journey
Stefania Davia EJB ’11 (Public Health) talks about her journey from Rutgers to the World Health Organization.
NJSPL – Community Intrinsic Resilience Index for Tackling Energy Equity and Budget Deficit
The Community Intrinsic Resilience Index (CIRI) is used to collect energy data and assess energy resilience within New Jersey. The goal of this project is to tackle energy budget deficits and attain energy equity in the community.
Bus Rapid Transit Not a Long-Term Solution for Holland Tunnel
Robert Menendez Jr., who may soon represent the 8th Congressional District, which includes the Holland Tunnel area, has floated a plan to include buses because the $4.7 billion highway-widening project has become "polarizing." Menendez proposed that the expanded...
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