UHERO: Stopping COVID-19 spread critically important to economy
UHERO brief recommends using extensive testing and geographical isolation to mitigate Hawaiʻi’s COVID-19 crisis.
UHERO: The agony of restaurant workers amid pandemic crisis
In a recent post, UHERO reported that dine-in activity at restaurants in Honolulu on the OpenTable has declined to essentially zero in a three-week span.
UHERO COVID-19 forecast: steep visitor drop, jobs lost
Developments over the past two weeks show a marked downward trend.
Effects of Palau fishing restrictions studied
The newly enacted Palau National Marine Sanctuary restrictions are likely to negatively affect the supply of offshore fish, including tuna, in the short term.
UHERO forecast: Hawaiʻi’s tourism industry at risk due to coronavirus
The coronavirus poses travel concerns that could negatively impact Hawaiʻi’s already slow-growing economy.
Study finds Pacific marine national monuments do not harm fishing industry
The research team analyzed observer records of individual fishing events, logbook summary reports and detailed satellite data on vessel movements.
800 years of Hawaiʻi’s history focus of new book
UH Mānoa Economics Professor Emeritus Sumner La Croix’s new book builds on new archaeological and historical research to link institutions from the past with the present.
UHERO forecast: External factors impacting Hawai‘i economy
UHERO reports that improvements on the environments outside of Hawaiʻi have the potential to boost the local economy.
Economist shares fond undergrad memories of UH Mānoa on national podcast
Tisha Nakao Emerson credits her former UH Mānoa professors for igniting her interest in the field and switching her major from mathematics.
Motivated undergrads get a head start on master’s program
BAM pathways are accelerated programs that encourage high-performing UH Mānoa undergraduate students to commit to a master’s program early and take graduate-level classes in their senior year.
