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Small 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, local connections, and key elements for success among small businesses. Results from this survey will help the city allocate resources to better support the businesses. We would appreciate if you […]
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 locality 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 fairness 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 […]
Read MoreUHERO is hiring an IT Specialist
The University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO) is looking for an IT Specialist who will manage and maintain the operation of existing hardware, software, and databases used by UHERO faculty and fellows, by outside collaborators, and by the general public. We are a dynamic, collaborative team who support flexible work arrangements. This is a […]
Read MoreNew Publication Demonstrates Excel’s Role in Solving Optimal Groundwater Management
A recent publication titled “Solving Optimal Groundwater Problems with Excel” introduces an accessible solution approach using Excel Solver to address complex coastal groundwater management challenges. The study emphasizes the inadequacy of conventional sustainable yield approaches and instead proposes a comprehensive method for achieving welfare-maximizing groundwater management. Applied to the Pearl Harbor Aquifer in Hawaii, the […]
Read MoreNew Study Unveils Complex Impacts of Policy Change on Healthcare Access and Inequality in Hawaii
A recent research paper titled “Replacing Medicaid with an Imperfect Substitute: Implications for Health Inequality” sheds light on the complex consequences of a 2015 policy change affecting Pacific Islander immigrants in Hawaii. The policy, which replaced Medicaid with subsidized private health insurance, triggered varying effects on healthcare utilization among different risk groups. Using a comprehensive […]
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