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Economy
Global Production Networks in Electronics and Intra-Asian trade
The growth of East Asia’s intra-regional trade is driven largely by increased component trade within global electronics production networks. Data on both electronics trade and…
Alternative Policies for US Economic Recovery
Recovery has begun in the United States and global economies. The US recovery is likely to be anemic by historical standards, raising the possibility that…
Insights on PBS: 2010 Legislative Preview
The state budget took center stage as UHERO Executive Director Dr. Carl Bonham joins Represntative Marcus Oshiro, Representative Gene Ward, Senator Russell Kokubun and Moderator…
The Dog ATE my Economics Homework! Estimates of the Average Effect of Treating Hawaii’s Public High School Students with Economics
Abstract: Hawaii is one of 27 states that do not require testing of public high school students regarding their understanding of economics. We report results…
UHERO Global Economic Forecast: Asia Leads World Recovery
After a deep, synchronized recession, growth is resuming across a broad swath of the global economy. Leading the rebound are the dynamic Asian economies. These…
Using the Property Tax to Appropriate Gains from Tourism
This paper describes and evaluates the merits of Kauai County’s use of the property tax to capture rents from tourism and provide property tax relief…
UHERO Hawai’i Quarterly Forecast Update: Recovery Still Around the Corner
Things are looking up for the U.S. and global economies. Japan returned to growth in the second quarter, and it appears likely that the U.S.…
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Hawaii
Dr. Denise Konan, to present at Renewable Energy and Island Sustainability (REIS) Seminar Series. Hawaii has committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 1990…
The Value of a Wave: An Analysis of the Mavericks Region Half Moon Bay, California
This study was commissioned by the Save the Waves Coalition to determine the value of the Mavericks surf area to the local neighborhoods and beyond.