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Towards more equitable ecosystem investment programs
UHERO’s Leah Bremer is lead author on Global Water Forum piece focused on improving equity and durability in ecosystem service incentive programs.
Read MoreNew Hawai’i Study Examines Dynamics of Electricity Pricing
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 Tarui and UHERO alum Asahi Oshiro explore the consequences of transitioning from constant volumetric pricing with demand charges to dynamic pricing for commercial and industrial (C&I) electricity users. The study, […]
Read MoreNew Research Reveals How Homeowners Shape Housing Policies
A recent study, “Homeowner Politics and Housing Supply,” authored by Justin Tyndall and coauthors, offers valuable insights into the relationship between homeowners and city councillors in housing development decisions. Based on data from Toronto, Canada, between 2009 and 2020, the research employs machine learning to analyze housing bills and voting patterns. The authors highlight a […]
Read MoreSmall Business Survey
The University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO) has been contracted by the City and County of Honolulu to assist with better understanding the needs, community connections, and key elements for success among small businesses. Results from this survey will help the city allocate resources to better support the business community. We would appreciate if […]
Read MoreLegacy of Health Across Generations Unveiled in UK Study
In a new publication, “The Intergenerational Transmission of Mental and Physical Health in the United Kingdom,” Tim Halliday and team delve into the intricate web of health outcomes passed down from parents to their adult children. The study, published in Journal of Health Economics, estimates a rank–rank slope in health of 0.17 and an intergenerational […]
Read MoreInclusion of local values underpins success of payments for ecosystem services – read more in UHERO Environmentʻs new publication
UHERO Environment’s Leah Bremer is lead author on a new interdisciplinary publication, “Embedding local values in Payments for Ecosystem Services for transformative change,” which is part of a special issue in Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability synthesizing findings from the International Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Values Assessment. The authors find that integrating […]
Read MoreThe Hawaii Housing Dashboard
The high cost of housing in Hawaiʻi imposes significant financial and emotional burdens on residents, making it a pressing concern across the islands. Comprehensive data and analysis serve as critical tools to inform discussions and policy decisions. In response to this need, UHERO launched the Hawaiʻi Housing Factbook project. The first edition of the Factbook, […]
Read MoreYou’re Invited: Kīpuni Aloha no Maui – A Statewide Vigil for Beloved Maui on September 1
With heartfelt aloha, the Hawaiian community comes together to extend support, healing, and reflection during these challenging times. With the guidance of our Kūpuna, Kumu Hula, Kahu, and cultural practitioners, we honor the urgent need to create spaces for prayer, cleansing, and reflection so our loved ones can grieve and our ‘āina and people can […]
Read MoreNewly Published Study Highlights Equitable Ecosystem Investment Through Water Funds
New publication in Conservation Letters by UHERO Environment’s Leah Bremer and colleagues on the importance of centering equity and relationships in the design and implementation of ecosystem investment programs. Recommendations are based on a decade of research on water funds in the Andes, South America. Bremer, Leah L., Kate A. Brauman, and Marta Echavarría. “Toward […]
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