economics

Surcharge would reduce airline consumption, lower carbon emissions, UCI study finds

Studies will explore long-term success of policies promoting economic self-sufficiency

The way people pay for things is changing, UCI experts say. Will paper money become passé?

Author will speak at public launch of book, documentary Nov. 12 on campus

UC Irvine is home to the nation’s newest of 18 U.S. Census Research Data Centers. Established through a partnership between the School of Social Sciences and the U.S. Census Bureau, the campus site allows UCI researchers unprecedented local access to administrative and survey data.

Irvine, Calif., Dec. 16, 2014 – No matter which way you slice it – or in this case, inflate it – minimum wage increases result in long-term job loss, according to David Neumark, UC Irvine Chancellor’s Professor of economics. That’s the finding of a study published last week in the IZA Journal of Labor Policy. “There has […]

Recent forecasts for the California economy may be more optimistic than warranted, according to a new report by UC Irvine economists. In fact, says co-author David Neumark, there are clouds on the horizon. California’s economic output has grown at an average pace over the past 20 years, but the state has experienced slower overall job […]

In new book, professor explores scientists’ role on Wall Street

UCI economist discusses potential impact of falling off ‘fiscal cliff’

Study finds weather, geography, industry mix trump traditional business index measures.