Economics

John Fleck has been appointed director of The University of New Mexico's Water Resources Program. Fleck is Professor of Practice in water policy and governance in the university’s Department of Economics, and has been the Water Resources Program’s...

On Wednesday, July 6 and Friday, July 8, the UNM Department of Economics will conduct two focus groups on drinking water reuse. The focus groups will be held in room Pearl Hall, room P135 (lower level) from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Individuals will receive a $30...

The use of medical marijuana for millions of patients suffering from a wide range of health conditions and the subsequent therapeutic benefits has long been documented. Twenty-three states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam, have determined...

Tucked into the Institute for Social Research at the University of New Mexico is something called The New Mexico Evaluation Lab @ UNM. It is one way UNM supports social infrastructure in the local community. Professor of Economics Melissa Binder directs...

Economics professor Alok Bohara wants to establish the Nepal Studies Center at the University of New Mexico as a beacon. Bohara is the founder and expert guiding the Nepal Study Center’s research and community engagement work in Nepal. A...

It began with a National Science Foundation travel grant to Nepal. Three faculty members from the University of New Mexico and three graduate students spent the winter break between semesters traveling in Nepal, meeting people and talking with potential...

It’s been almost a week since a 7.8 magnitude struck Nepal, and the death toll so far has climbed above 5,500 people across about 30 mountainous districts. More than 100 aftershocks, a few registering above 6.4, have worsened the destruction and posed...

Pueblo Nuevo has a government health clinic that serves the 16 surrounding villages. The clinic provides vital services to the community, including support and care for women through the process of giving birth. Prior to arriving at the clinic, many ...

The Latin American and Iberian Institute (LAII) announces the appointment of Matías Fontenla, associate professor of economics, to the position of associate director for academic programs for the LAII. Fontenla said, "I look forward to the opportunity ...

Longtime UNM administrator and economics professor Lee Zink died at his home in Carlsbad, New Mexico this week.  He was the founder and first president of the UNM Retiree Association.