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Julie Nelson Challenges View that Women are More Risk-Averse than Men ›
In a recent working paper, Professor Nelson finds that purported differences between men and women in risk-taking behavior are vastly exaggerated. -
Julie Nelson Quoted in ABC News ›
Professor Nelson disputes the findings of a recent set of papers claiming to find evidence of a "Lipstick Effect" whereby women spend more on beauty products during recessions in order to attract men.Tags: economics, julie nelson, abc news
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Center for Social Policy Report Suggests Modernizing Anti-poverty Programs ›
Center for Social Policy Senior Research Fellow Randy Albelda's research shows low-income workers are falling through the cracks.Tags: csp, poverty, low-income workers
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Gastón Institute Sends Delegation of Students, Research Associates to National Latino Conference ›
The Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy is sending research associates and students to a conference in New York City.Tags: latino, gaston institute, gaston
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UMass Boston Mourns Professor Jeremiah Cotton ›
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Winston Langley announced that Associate Professor of Economics Jeremiah Cotton passed away February 1. -
Center for Social Policy Launches New Online Digest, “Connecting Research and Communities” ›
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New Master’s Program to Sharpen Students’ Skills in Urban Issues, Inequality ›
Applications for the MA in Applied Economics are being accepted through February 15.Tags: economics, randy albelda, applied economics, master's
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Professor Albelda Participates in International Symposium on Gender Equality and Economic Crisis ›
Professor Albelda delivers talk at symposium tackling issues of gender and the economic recession -
Economics Professors at International Confederation of Associations for Pluralism in Economics ›
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Seeing the Light: Wheatley Hall Gets Solar Panels ›
On October 12, 350 photovoltaic panels installed on the Wheatley roof were wired into UMass Boston’s power grid.Tags: construction, solar panels, wheatley hall, energy, david timmons
