Should lawmakers dissolve the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority?
Authors of a new UHERO brief argue that neither bill would improve tourism governance over what is in place today.
UH Mānoa economics alumnus pledges $200K to strengthen Japan-Hawaiʻi ties
Iwasaki’s endowment pledge will support the College of Social Sciences’ Japan-Hawaiʻi Socio-Economic Innovation Initiative.
UH researchers help restore agroforest in Windward Oʻahu
The project at Puʻulani has important potential to inform restoration beyond Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi and Heʻeia.
Hawaiʻi’s soft landing still in the cards, UHERO forecasts
The near-term outlook is not without risks, particularly more aggressive Fed tightening.
Revamping public campaign financing
Hawaiʻi’s current program has extremely low rates of participation because the level of public funding is too low and the rules are complex and confusing.
New Oʻahu housing database to provide insight to residents, policymakers
The new housing database marks a step toward better understanding Oʻahu’s housing market.
Pacific economic development advocate, innovator Avegalio retires
Under Failautusi Avegalio, the Pacific Business Center Program won eight first place economic development awards.
Avoiding disincentives in new affordability plan
Policy cliffs occur when a large benefit is suddenly withdrawn when income exceeds some threshold, even if by only $1.
Students, faculty discuss Thai studies, research with U.S. Ambassador to Thailand
Ambassador Robert Godec was impressed by College of Social Sciences faculty research on Southeast Asia and Thailand.
Should Hawaiʻi enact a carbon tax?
The State of Hawaiʻi currently has a goal of sequestering more greenhouse gas annually than amounts emitted no later than 2045.
