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Guns, germs, and steel…and economics

David Zilberman, professor, agriculture and resource economics | June 11, 2013

“Classic” books are few and far between but Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond is one of these rare classic books written during our lifetime. It aims to answer the question why the people of Eurasia fared better than people in other regions. The explanation takes the reader through human history over the last … Continue reading »

Building connections (not more walls) along the U.S.-Mexico border

Michael Dear, emeritus professor, city and regional planning | May 15, 2013

As the immigration debate heats up in Washington, D.C., and around the country, various interest groups are lining up to make sure they get what they want from reform, whether it’s more fences, protections for American workers, visas for qualified high-tech workers, or increased immigration quotas for specific nations. One important group has so far … Continue reading »