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Is a $15 minimum wage worth it? Here’s what the numbers say
Globe and Mail Mon Oct 15 2018 By: Joseph Marchand and David Green
David Green, director and professor in the Vancouver School of Economics at UBC, co-wrote an op-ed for the Globe and Mail about a $15 minimum wage. “Whether the wage increases should be implemented depends on analyses of accompanying costs and benefits and, potentially, on the state of the economy,” wrote Green and Joseph Marchand.
Latest word on ‘levidrome’: Oxford says it’s not ready, but linguist begs to differ
Times Colonist Sun Oct 14 2018 By: Cindy E. Harnett
The Times Colonist interviewed Stefan Dollinger, a UBC linguistics professor, about the criteria for getting new words in the dictionary. He said the criteria for dictionary inclusion may need updating.
Soyuz rocket failure: Russia has lost its reputation as a space leader
Globe and Mail Thu Oct 11 2018 By: Michael Byers
The Globe and Mail published an op-ed by Michael Byers, a professor and Canada Research Chair in global politics and international law at UBC, about the Soyuz rocket failure in Kazakhstan. Byers writes that the failure of the rocket has huge implications for the International Space Station and for Russia’s standing as leaders in the space program.
In fighting the next recession, politics will be crucial
Economist Thu Oct 11 2018
The Economist mentioned Francesco Trebbi, a professor at the Vancouver School of Economics at UBC, in an article about potential world recession and the part politicians play. Trebbi noted in 2014 that political polarization and factionalization almost inevitably follow crises. Voters are more attracted to ideological extremes, and political coalitions grow weaker.
UN climate report adds weight to liquefied natural gas concerns in B.C.
Star Vancouver Tue Oct 9 2018 By: Ainslie Cruickshank
An article appeared in Star Vancouver about a United Nations climate report that has renewed criticisms of B.C.’s decision to develop an LNG project in Kitimat. Simon Donner, a climate scientist and professor of geography at UBC, said that it’s almost impossible to reconcile Canada’s commitment to the Paris climate agreement – to avoid two degrees of warming – with the decision to expand the LNG industry.
This is how Europe’s national borders could be redrawn after Brexit
The Independent Tue Oct 9 2018 By: Alessio Colonnelli
The Independent mentioned a 2015 study by Kurt Huebner, a professor of European studies at UBC, in an article about how Brexit may lead to changes in the borders of three European regions. The study looked at different scenarios for Northern Ireland and found that billions of euros-worth of value could be generated for the region if it left the U.K. and joined the Republic of Ireland.
Under USMCA, Canada is neither strong nor free
Globe and Mail Wed Oct 3 2018 By: Wenran Jiang
Wenran Jiang, a senior fellow at UBC’s Institute of Asian Research, wrote an op-ed for the Globe and Mail about the USMCA agreement. He discussed the clause that allows U.S. control over Canadian diplomacy and means Canada is no longer free to pursue a free-trade agreement with China.
Why we shouldn’t be too modest
BBC Future Fri Oct 5 2018 By: Talya Rachel Meyers
UBC psychology professor Jessica Tracy was mentioned in an article on the BBC Future website about pride. Research by Tracy found that a proud posture is evident in people who have been blind since birth, indicating that it is part of evolutionary make up, rather than being taught. Tracy is the author of Pride: The Secret to Success.
‘Astonishing’ clause in new deal suggests Trump wants leverage over Canada-China trade talks
Montreal Gazette Mon Oct 1 2018 By: Marie-Danielle Smith
In the Montreal Gazette, Paul Evans, a professor at the school of public policy and global affairs at UBC, spoke about an “astonishing” clause which requires signatories of the USMCA to give notice if they plan to negotiate a free trade deal with a “non-market” country, which seems a clear reference to China. In Xinhua, John Ries, an international trade expert at UBC, said that many elements of the original NAFTA were preserved and the deal doesn’t provide many big shocks.
Study says carbon tax would be beneficial to Canadians
Canadian Press Wed Sep 26 2018 By: Ian Bickis
A number of media outlets reported on the carbon tax policy and the latest study which says Canadians could benefit from a federally-imposed tax. Kathryn Harrison, a political science professor at UBC, said on Bloomberg that the clear price signal makes for potentially efficient choices, but many feel it is punitive because the tax is visible and puts burdens on everyone. “There’s lots of reasons to believe we could achieve emissions reductions at a lower cost by relying on this approach, but there’s no question there’s a lot of political challenges associated with it as a policy instrument,” she said. The story ran in National Post, CTV News and Castanet.MEET ARTS
Leo Shin, Associate Professor in History and Asian Studies
Dr. Shin is convenor of the new Hong Kong Studies Initiative at UBC.
