Russell Weaver, an economic geographer with Cornell University’s ILR School Buffalo Co-Lab, says the proposed annual minimum wage hikes in New York state could benefit roughly 3 million workers, with women, workers of color and immigrants being more likely to see their wages increase.

New York State

Economics and Business

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John Tobin is professor of practice at Cornell’s SC Johnson College of Business, and a former Managing Director and Global Head of Sustainability at Credit Suisse. He says ESG remains good business for investors and bankers.

Economics and Business

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

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Cathy Creighton is director of Cornell University's Industrial and Labor Relations Buffalo Co-Lab and a former field attorney for the NLRB and says Tesla's actions raise a number of red flags.  

Economics and Business

Law, Government & Public Policy

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John Blevins, guest lecturer in Cornell’s SC Johnson College of Business, focuses on technology-driven market changes, strategic management and leadership in the tech sector.

International Reach

Economics and Business

Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship

Computing & Information Sciences

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The Federal Reserve is expected to raise rates three-quarters of a point again this week. Robert Hockett, expert in financial and monetary law and economics, is available for interviews.

Economics and Business

Law School

Law, Government & Public Policy

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Louis Hyman historian of work and business at Cornell University’s school of Industrial and Labor Relations, argues that, like previous technological advances, AI offers potential spur innovation, while also making workers more productive, and is more likely to free up workers to do more challenging and important work. At the same time, Hyman notes, AI can also be used to automate existing jobs and exacerbate inequality.

Economics and Business

Labor Relations & Human Resources

Cornell Tech

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Increases in food prices means Thanksgiving meals might end up being more expensive for families this year. Bradley Rickard can speak to the rise in prices and how it will hit wallets this Thanksgiving.  

Food & Agriculture

Economics and Business

Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management

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The looming possibility of a national railroad strike has businesses nationwide concerned. Arthur Wheaton says a rail strike by freight railroad workers on Friday would impose serious consequences and could hurt almost all U.S. business sectors in a short amount of time.

Industrial and Labor Relations

Economics and Business

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The cryptocurrency market is facing increased pressure with soaring inflation and rising interest rates.

Economics and Business

Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship

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The United States and twelve other nations are joining forces to create a new alliance, termed the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. One of its four main goals is paving the way for greater digital trade.

International

International Reach

Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship

Economics and Business

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