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Climate Change Cuts Global Crop Yields, Even When Farmers Adapt

June 18, 2025
A first-of-its-kind study co-authored by Assistant Professor Tamma Carleton shows that the global food system is more vulnerable to climate change than previously thought.Read more about Climate Change Cuts Global Crop Yields, Even When Farmers Adapt

Gordon Rausser named 2025 Distinguished Emeritus of the Year

June 2, 2025
Since retiring from ARE in 2019, Gordon has been extremely active in research and service, particularly to the University. This honor, which is awarded by the UC Berkeley Emeriti Association, recognizes his many accomplishments and contributions since retiring.Read more about Gordon Rausser named 2025 Distinguished Emeritus of the Year

ARE Alumnus '11 Biswo Poudel is the New Governor of Nepal's Central Bank

May 22, 2025

The Central Bank of Nepal—Nepal Rastra Bank—formulates and implements monetary policy and oversees foreign exchange rates and the country's foreign exchange reserves. Congratulations and best wishes to Biswo as he embarks on this next chapter of a notable career.Read more about ARE Alumnus '11 Biswo Poudel is the New Governor of Nepal's Central Bank

Shifrah Aron-Dine joins ARE Fall 2025

May 1, 2025
ARE is very pleased and excited to announce that Shifrah Aron-Dine joins the department this Fall. Welcome, Shifrah!Read more about Shifrah Aron-Dine joins ARE Fall 2025

Michael Anderson Interviewed On "The Mixtape with Scott"

April 22, 2025

The Mixtape with Scott is a podcast in which professor and economist, Scott Cunningham, interviews economists, scientists, and authors about their lives and careers, as well as some of their work.Read more about Michael Anderson Interviewed On "The Mixtape with Scott"

Sofia Berto Villas-Boas Appointed Next Chair of ARE

February 10, 2025
ARE is pleased to announce that Sofia Berto Villas-Boas has agreed to serve as the Chair of the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, effective July 1, 2025.Read more about Sofia Berto Villas-Boas Appointed Next Chair of ARE

Evaluating Benefits of Electric Vehicle Subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act

October 7, 2024
A study co-authored by Professor Joseph Shapiro shows that electric vehicle tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act decreased climate pollution and benefited US vehicle manufacturers but have mixed benefits relative to taxpayer costs.Read more about Evaluating Benefits of Electric Vehicle Subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act

CNR Honors Research Program Thanks Faculty Founder Anastasios Melis

May 30, 2017

Anastasios Melis can remember the exact moment he discovered his calling. As an undergraduate at Athens University, he sat in a lecture for a general botany class, enthralled as the professor described a photochemical process in photosynthesis. “I was so fascinated with the idea that a...Read more about CNR Honors Research Program Thanks Faculty Founder Anastasios Melis

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