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To most of us, faster economic growth is a good thing.
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Assistant Professorship in Affordable Housing at University of Hawai'i: Joint Appointment Opportunity
UHERO Forecast for the State of Hawaii
The tragic Maui wildfires have inflicted deep pain and loss on the affected communities, and sorrow among all of Hawaii’s residents.
We at UHERO share our community’s anguish over the devastating loss of lives, homes and businesses that has resulted from the catastrophic Maui wildfires. Our thoughts are with the people of the Lahaina area during these challenging times.
As we look ahead, we are committed to addressing the substantial impacts that have arisen. UHERO is actively engaged in assessing the recovery process and plans to offer its expertise to aid in the rebuilding efforts.
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When is economic growth too strong?
By Byron Gangnes To most of us, faster economic growth is a good thing. It reduces unemployment, raises profits and wages, and generates healthier government



Unveiling the Dynamics of Electricity Pricing: Insights from a Hawai’i Study
In a new study titled “Distributional and Welfare Impacts of Dynamic Pricing for Commercial and Industrial Electricity Users: Evidence from Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi,” UHERO Fellow Nori


Dissolving the Hawaii Tourism Authority
Read the summary blog post. By Paul Brewbaker, Frank Haas, and James Mak State lawmakers in the 2023 state legislature are bashing the Hawaii Tourism


UHERO Forecast for the State of Hawaiʻi: Wildfires deliver heavy blow to Maui economy
The tragic Maui wildfires have inflicted deep pain and loss on the affected communities, and sorrow among all of Hawaii’s residents. There are also economic


After the Maui wildfires: The road ahead.
By Steven Bond-Smith, Daniela Bond-Smith, Carl Bonham, Leah Bremer, Kim Burnett, Makena Coffman, Peter Fuleky, Byron Gangnes, Rachel Inafuku, Ruben Juarez, Sumner La Croix, Colin



Effects of alternative pricing structures on electricity consumption and payments in the commercial and industrial sector
Abstract: We investigate the distributional and welfare impacts when commercial and industrial (C&I) electricity end users face a dynamic pricing structure as opposed to a
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