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Economics alum Mary Daly’s policy goals aim for widespread prosperity

In her interview with PBS, “San Francisco Fed Chief Mary Daly on the 'virtuous cycle' of economics,” Daly explains that “if we invest in each other, then other people lift up, and they invest in others, and you create this virtuous cycle." Daly's words ring true ,overcoming financial hardship during her childhood thanks to support she received from people invested in her future.
January 4, 2019

Thomsen speaks with Frontline about Trump's impact on Democratic party

"There are two types of Democrats that we’ve seen emerge in the wake of Trump," says Danielle Thomsen, assistant professor of political science. "The bulk of those are coming from the liberal Democratic end, but there are pockets of more conservative leaning Democrats that have the potential to anchor the party at the center and shape the party’s ideological course in the years to come."

April 12, 2018

Lovely speaks with PBS, Newsweek about China trade war with US

"This was only the first shot," said Mary Lovely, professor of economics, about the Chinese government's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products exported to China. 

April 4, 2018

Bybee discusses How Civility Works on PBS's The Open Mind

Keith Bybee, professor of political science, talked about finding common ground in our public discourse, on PBS's public affairs program The Open Mind.

May 1, 2017

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