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Apr 5, 2021

Patients Pay Extra for Out-of-Network Emergency Care, New Study Reveals

New research by economics Prof. Adam Biener is the first of its kind to track how much patients paid toward surprise medical bills.

Mar 11, 2021

Getting $1.9 Trillion in Aid Out the Door?

In her third appearance on NPR’s Marketplace this year, Prof. Julie Smith shares how inflation rates may change.

Mar 5, 2021

Lehigh Valley Median Home Price is up 27 Percent

Prof. Steven Swidler shares insights on rising real estate prices with WLVR, the Lehigh Valley's NPR affiliate.

Feb 25, 2021

What Does Inflation Look Like?

Julie Smith, professor of economics, was featured in the Feb. 23 edition of NPR's Marketplace about her views on inflation.

Feb 21, 2021

The Plan to Close the Output Gap

Julie Smith, professor of economics, was a featured guest on the Feb. 10, 2021 edition of NPR's Marketplace.

Dec 21, 2020

The Economic Fallout of COVID-19

Prof. Chris Ruebeck joins panel to discuss the economic impacts of COVID-19 and why the Lehigh Valley is positioned to navigate the crisis better than…

Jul 13, 2020

New Report: How States are Exploring Health-Care Options

"We hope this report will be instructive for state policymakers who are considering introducing a public option."

Jun 8, 2020

Expert Commentary: High-School Exit Exams Are Tough on Crime

Requiring a high school exit exam may lead to less crime, Prof. Matthew Larsen says

May 28, 2020

Prof. Julie Smith Joins Economic Outlook Survey

Julie Smith, associate professor of economics, joins the FiveThirtyEight/IGM COVID-19 Economic Outlook Survey as a forecaster.

Nov 25, 2019

The Appeal of ‘Adorable’

Researchers found that when real estate agents included "adorable" in property listings, it added considerable value to the house.

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