Pandemic upends economic analysis, UHERO seeks more data sources
UHERO says economists need to analyze more than just Hawaiʻi’s real GDP to capture the state’s entire economic situation.
UH Mānoa ethnic studies celebrates 50 years
The formation of the department was inspired by political movements of the 1960s and ’70s.
Renters hit hard by COVID-19, jeopardizing landlord cash flows
According to a recent survey, UHERO said fewer tenants are up-to-date on payments and landlords reported a higher vacancy rate.
UHERO: Hawaiʻi rooftop solar rivals utility-scale power
Lower prices, combined with federal subsidies, make rooftop solar competitive with grid-scale solar in the islands.
New tourism plan needed for COVID and beyond, UHERO says
UHERO forecasted that visitor arrivals by air and inflation adjusted visitor spending in 2020 will be down 73% from 2019 levels.
UHERO: Summer’s COVID-19 resurgence put brakes on economic rebound
Major impacts have been felt in tourism, transportation, retail and food service.
Hawaiʻi face mask use: the good and the bad
A survey of Hawaiʻi residents looked at the state’s COVID-19 response, frequency of mask use, willingness to take the vaccine when one becomes available, tourism and more.
Rise of rice farming in Asia 3,000 years ago explained in UH research
The emergence of coastal plains under enhanced freshwater conditions created areas suitable for rice.
$235K raised by UH students for local non-profits
Over the course of 12 weeks, several students focused their efforts toward helping organizations develop grant applications.
UHERO wins national award for website
This is the second time that UHERO has won the AUBER website award.
