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Limiting growth will help environment, save jobs, says York prof

Peter Victor, a professor in York University’s Faculty of Environmental Studies, was featured in the Hamilton Mountain News April 22. His recent book, Managing Without Growth: Slower by Design, Not Disaster, argues economic growth hurts the environment and has not eliminated poverty or provided full employment: “We need a new measure of success,” said Victor, […]

Video — Schulich prof speaks to BNN: Is China’s economic data reliable?

Bernie Wolf, professor of economics and international business in the Schulich School of Business, spoke to BNN yesterday about China’s economy, the reliability of its economic data, and whether their bubble’s about to grow or burst. Wolf’s interview runs approximately 13 minutes. Posted by Elizabeth Monier-Williams, research communications officer.

The South Simcoe Economic Alliance reaps the benefits of York’s research expertise

York University students who are enrolled in courses affiliated with the University’s Experiential Education initiative get valuable opportunities to apply their skills to real world problems and situations. Experiential Education (EE) is a form of engaged learning that blends theory and coursework with practical, hands-on experience. As part of their academic studies, Faculty of Liberal […]