2008 Media Hits
H. Spencer Banzhaf’s paper, "What are ecosystem services? The need for standardized environmental accounting units," co-authored with James Boyd (Resources for the Future), was profiled on Thomas Reuters' ScienceWatch.com as a "hot new paper," receiving citations in the top 0.1% percent of all new (less than two years old) papers in business and economics.
Barry Hirsch, professor (Economics) and the W.J. Usery Chair of the American Workplace, was quoted in “Big Three’s ills could boost South,” Atlanta Business Chronicle, December 19, 2008.
Barry Hirsch was quoted in “Bush announces 17.4B bailout for GM, Chrysler,” Atlanta Business Chronicle, December 19, 2008.
Grace O, clinical assistant professor (Economics), was interviewed regarding North Korea's economy, Voice of America radio, aired December 10, 2008. The article can be found at: http://www.voanews.com/korean/2008-12-10-voa9.cfm
The International Studies Program and Jorge Martinez-Vazquez, regents professor (Economics), and director (ISP) were featured in "Georgia State gets $2.1M for international projects," Atlanta Business Chronicle, December 17, 2008.
Erdal Tekin’s research on suicide and human capital formation was detailed in "Researchers from Georgia State University report details of new studies and findings," NewsRx.com, Life Science Weekly, and Mental Health Weekly Digest, December 15, 2008.
Georgia Health Policy Center's report Sources of Health Insurance Coverage in Georgia (developed in partnership with the Robinson College of Business's Center for Health Services Research) was featured in “Number of State's Uninsured Swells in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Georgia Sixth Nationally in Lack of Insurance,” Atlanta Business Chronicle and in a news story on WABE 90.5FM, December 12, 2008; in “Georgia's Uninsured Rate Holds Steady but Employer Coverage Loses Ground,” finchannel.com, December 15, 2008; and in the editorial “Georgia's Healthcare Prognosis is Looking Grim,” Macon Telegraph, December 18, 2008.
Bruce Seaman, associate professor (Economics), was quoted in "Coalition Lake Lanier needs new studies," Gainesville Times, December 10, 2008.
Sally Wallace, professor (Economics) and associate director (FRC), Jorge Martinez-Vazquez (pictured), regents professor (Economics) and director (ISP) and Roy Bahl, regents professor (Economics), were mentioned in the article “Closed-door sessions in Islamabad on 16th, 17th,” The News International (Karachi, Pakistan), December 5, 2008. The article was about “international experts” coming to Islamabad “to devise a five-year plan of taxation in the post-IMF-agreement era to boost tax collection in Pakistan without burdening the poor majority who are already suffering history’s worst stagflation.”
Dennis Young, professor (PMAP), director (Nonprofit Studies Program), and the Bernard B. and Eugenia A. Ramsey Chair of Private Enterprise, was quoted in "Georgians Give More on Average than Donors Nationally," Forsyth County's online news site Cumminghome.com, December 8, 2008. The Nonprofit Studies Program study mentioned in the story was featured in the opinion article "Tell us something we don't know," McDuffie Mirror, December 5, 2008. The link to the story is at: http://www.cumminghome.com/news30041/newsflash/georgiansgive-more-on-average-than-donors-nationa.shtml
Harvey K. Newman, chair and professor (PMAP), was quoted in the radio news story, “Analysis of Clark Howard's decision not to run for mayor,” WABE 90.5FM, December 4, 2008. More on this media hit, including the link to the audio file, can be found at http://aysps.gsu.edu/media_hits.html.
Barry Hirsch, professor (Economics) and the W.J. Usery Chair of the American Workplace, was interviewed for Georgia State University’s Radioline about proposals to bailout U.S. automobile companies. The November 13, 2008, interview is available in text or as an iTunes podcast at: http://aysps.gsu.edu/2653.html.
David L. Sjoquist, professor (Economics), director (FRC and Domestic Programs), and the Dan E. Sweat Distinguished Chair in Educational and Community Policy, was quoted in "Voters open wallets for public amenities," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 08, 2008.
Paul Ferraro’s research on “Econometric evaluation of the impact of protected areas on avoided deforestation” with Kwaw Andam, Ph.D. (Public Policy, '08) was highlighted in November on the homepage of the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation: http://www.3ieimpact.org/index.php.
Gregory B. Lewis, professor (PMAP), was quoted in "California votes down same-sex marriage: Voters in Florida and Arizona also approved similar bans in a setback for the gay rights movement," Christian Science Monitor, November 5, 2008. http://features.csmonitor.com/politics/2008/11/05/california-votesdown-same-sex-marriage/#
Sally Wallace, professor (Economics) and associate director (FRC), was quoted in the article "Election Issue Central - Myth: The best tax is a ‘flat’ income tax, proportionate to income across the board, with no exemptions or deductions," Atlanta Tribune Magazine, November 2008 issue, page 32.
James Marton, associate professor (Economics), recorded a radio interview with Jennifer Perry at WGST 640am. The topic was a comparison of the presidential candidates' health care plans, October 20, 2008.
James Marton was interviewed on the about the issues that were framed in the white paper "Financing an Accountable and Sustainable State Trauma Care Network: Evidence from Georgia," Martha Zoeller radio show, October 20, 2008.
Bill Kahnweiler, associate professor (PMAP) was quoted in an article about the advantages and disadvantages of Atlanta's correctional officers moving to 12-hour work shifts, "Jail officers to try 12-hour shifts," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 14, 2008,
Paul Ferraro, associate professor (Economics), was quoted in the article “Checking up on forest protection,” Sustainable Futures section of environmental research web (ERL), October 8, 2008. http://environmentalresearchweb.org/cws/article/futures/36160
Bill Kahnweiler, associate professor (PMAP), was quoted in an article on guidelines for discussing strongly held political views at work "Talking politics at work?" Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 5, 2008. http://www.ajc.com/hotjobs/content/hotjobs/careercenter/articles/2008/10/05/politics_on_job.html
Bill Waugh, professor (PAUS) was interviewed on the Presidential disaster declaration for Louisiana following Hurricane Gustav, The Advocate (Baton Rouge, La.), September 14, 2008.
John V. Winter, Ph.D. student (Economics), had his report “Variation in Teacher Salaries in Georgia referenced in the opinion piece “Classroom needs new infusion of applicants,” Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 14, 2008.
The Fiscal Research Center was quoted in “Property value caps might not rein taxes,” The Florida Times-Union, September 12, 2008.
The Fiscal Research Center was quoted in “Taxpayer advocate calls Georgia Tax Limits Risky,” Atlanta Business Chronicle, September 11, 2008.
John Clayton Thomas, professor (PAUS), was quoted in the article "U.S. local governments try to overturn or tweak term-limit laws," International Herald Tribune, September 10, 2008, which also ran in The Ledger, The New York Times, Star News Online, The Gainesville Sun, the Gadsden Times, and The Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Neven Valev, associate professor (Economics), research on the political economy of adopting the euro in the transition economies was featured in the "Political Economy of Exchange Rate Regimes," Capital, September 5, 2008.
The Fiscal Research Center’s research on the state sales tax was cited in "Pare state deficit with reserves, tax hikes," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 28, 2008.
Harvey K. Newman, chair and professor (PAUS), was asked to offer his assessment of the Beijing Olympic Games by a reporter for the People's Daily News. This material was scheduled to appear in the August 26 issue of the paper as a follow-up to the July 21 article comparing preparations for the Beijing games with Atlanta's preparations.
Harvey K. Newman, chair and professor (PAUS), taped an interview on Spanish CNN for a pool broadcast to CNN International and CNN on-line. The interview focused on the reuse of shipping containers as housing for people in the US and elsewhere.
The Fiscal Research Center was mentioned in "Budget ax's fall may not be even," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 19, 2008.
Gregory B. Lewis, professor (PAUS), research on black-white differences in attitudes toward homosexuality was featured in "Homophobia is not worse among blacks," Star Tribune and Salt
Lake Tribune, August 18, 2008.
Gregory B. Lewis, professor (PAUS), was quoted in Timothy Stewart-Winter’s, "Gay marriage and the black vote: Conventional wisdom says African Americans will vote against it; recent history
says don't be so sure," Los Angeles Times, August 14, 2008.
Harvey K. Newman, chair and professor (PAUS), did an interview with Eric Stirgus for "Borders' decision leaves Atlanta mayor race 'wide open," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 11, 2008.
Harvey K. Newman, chair and professor (PAUS), was quoted in a story in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on "Look of Atlanta Changes, Demographics Shift as City Gains Population" by Mark
Davis and Mary Lou Pickel, August 9, 2008.
Sally Wallace, professor (Economics) and associate director (FRC), was quoted in the Rome Tribune regarding the economic impact of the child care industry in Georgia, August 7, 2008.
The Andrew Young School's Trauma Conference was featured in "Trauma care experts say sustainable funding needed," Columbus Ledger-Enquirer; and in "Trauma care recommendations presented," Georgia Public Broadcasting News, August 6, 2008.
Andrew Young, public affairs professor of policy studies (AYS), received a World Citizen Award on August 7 from Atlanta Daily News, the oldest black daily newspaper in the U.S., mentioned in
"Let's Save the World," Atlanta Daily News, August 6, 2008; and "Atlanta Daily World Continues Operations," WXIA-TV, August 5, 2008.
Eunice Heredia-Ortiz, research associate (ISP) was interviewed on several occasions by TV Azteca Athens (in Spanish) during June 2008 and July 2008 to provide an Economist's perspective on economic issues affecting the state of Georgia. Among these topics are: the high incidence of personal bankruptcy filings in Georgia and the effects of Sales Tax Holiday in Georgia.
Bruce Seaman, associate professor (Economics), was quoted in "Atlanta innovates for staying tourists," Marketplace radio program, American Public Media (Los Angeles), July 30, 2008. A transcript can be found at: http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/07/30/georgia_aquarium.
The International Studies Program (ISP) was featured on page 8 of the Department of Revenue's summer issue of Revenews.
Cynthia Searcy, assistant professor (PAUS), was quoted by Greg Gelpi of the Augusta Chronicle regarding school closings in Richmond County, July 25, 2008.
David L. Sjoquist, professor (Economics) and director (FRC and Domestic Programs), was quoted in "Metro jobless rate rises to 5.9%," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 25, 2008. http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews+articleid_2438269~title_Metro-Atlanta-Jobless.html.
Inas Rashad, assistant professor (Economics) was quoted in the article “Is your television safe?” in the South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Ind.), July 22, 2008. She referred to her paper “Fast-Food Restaurant Advertising and Its Influence on Childhood Obesity” co-authored with Shin-Yi Chou (Lehigh University) and Michael Grossman (CUNY Graduate Center). A link to the article can be found at: http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080722/Lives/68545997/1047/Lives.
Harvey K. Newman was quoted in the People's Daily News, Beijing, China, July 21, 2008. The story was on Atlanta's preparation for the Olympic Games.
Harvey K. Newman was interviewed by Charles Edwards of WABE radio regarding the population increase in the City of Atlanta, July 10, 2008.
Harvey K. Newman authored the opinion article "Museum must be a healthy combo," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 7, 2008. Full piece can be found at: http://www.ajc.com/search/content/opinion/stories/2008/07/07/healthed.html.
Harvey K. Newman was quoted in "Health museum has body of options to draw crowds," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 21, 2008. Full article can be found at: http://www.ajc.com/search/content/business/stories/2008/06/20/health_museum.html.
The Daily Labor Report from the Bureau of National Affairs published a June 17 article, “Professor Urges Amendment of NLRA to Enhance Worker Voice and Participation,” which summarized the presentation and discussion surrounding a talk by Barry Hirsch, “What is Next for the NLRA?” based on a law review article of the same name, coauthored with Jeffrey Hirsch (University of Tennessee College of Law).
David L. Sjoquist, professor (Economics), director (FRC and Domestic Programs), and the Dan E. Sweat Distinguished Chair in Educational and Community Policy, was interviewed and quoted in a story regarding city bankruptcy in the issue of the National Journal, June 14, 2008.
Barry Hirsch was cited in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution article “Union workers say AGCO unfair on sick leave policy,” June 13, 2008. http://www.ajc.com/business/content/business/stories/2008/06/13/agco_union_sick_leave.html.
Barry Hirsch was cited in the New York Post article “Unions Win, You Lose,” June 13, 2008. http://www.nypost.com/seven/06132008/postopinion/opedcolumnists/%20unions_win_you_lose_115304.htm.
Harvey K. Newman, chair and professor (PAUS), was quoted in "Development patterns reshape around transit," The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee, June 2, 2008.
The Andrew Young School’s Public Performance & Management Group’s forum "Trauma Services in Georgia: Where Are We Now? Where Should We Go?" was previewed in the article "Troubled trauma care," Augusta Chronicle, June 1, 2008.
Barry Hirsch, professor (Economics) and W.J. Usery, Jr. Chair of the American Workplace, was quoted in "Career boomerang: When old job is better than new one," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 31, 2008; and in “For some, old job is better than new,” Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 1, 2008.
Harvey K. Newman, chair and professor (PAUS), was interviewed by Doug Sams of the for a story on the re-development of the Doraville GM site. The issue is the relationship of the property to the MARTA rail system and the larger concern over the impact of rising gasoline prices on land use in the metropolitan Atlanta area, Atlanta Business Chronicle, May 30, 2008.
Neven Valev was cited in the article “What drives world inflation?” Capital Weekly, May 16, 2008.
The Fiscal Research Center is referenced in the Robert W. Wassmer article "California's Revenue Roller Coaster After Proposition 13" is published in State Tax Notes "special report" July 21, 2008. This paper was presented at the FRC Conference, "Out of the Box: State and Local Tax Policy”, May 14, 2008.
Dennis Young, professor (PAUS), was quoted in "Nonprofits facing wave of leader retirements," Mass High Tech and The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee, May 5, 2008.
Katherine Willoughby, professor (PAUS), was listed as a panelist in “League Meeting focuses on the effect of Dunwoody cityhood,” Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 02, 2008.
Harvey K. Newman, chair and professor (PAUS), was interviewed by a reporter from the People's Republic of China, People's Daily News about the impact of the 1996 Olympic Games and the potential impact of the Beijing Olympics this summer, April 30, 2008.
Gregory B. Lewis, professor (PAUS), was cited in "Arts boom: Can Atlanta’s Arts Boom Help Us Weather the Faltering Economy?" Southern Voice, April 18, 2008.
Katherine Willoughby was quoted in "ATLANTA BUDGET TROUBLES: Suggestions from 4 finance professionals," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 14, 2008.
Fiscal Research Center research was cited in "Plenty of tax breaks endure," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 14, 2008.
Ambassador Andrew Young and the dedication of a statue were featured in "Bronze statue is celebration of Young's legacy in Atlanta," Augusta Chronicle, April 14, 2008; in "Young tribute celebrates friendship, legacy," The (Macon) Telegraph, "Andrew Young plaza, statue to be dedicated Monday" and Paying tribute to a legacy," Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The Public Performance & Management Group’s (PPM) passenger survey by transit riders was mentioned in a press release by the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA), April 9, 2008. The GRTA Communications Director was interviewed by WSB Radio, where he referred to the PPM’s passenger survey results, April 9, 2008.
Katherine Willoughby, professor (PAUS), was quoted in “Tax hike being weighed to make up Atlanta budget shortfall,” Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 31, 2008.
Bruce Seaman, associate professor (Economics), was quoted in "Sports central: All four of Atlanta's major sports franchises call downtown home, but some question," Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, March 24, 2008.
Ambassador Andrew Young's video on Rwanda was telecast on WBS-TV, Sunday, March 23, 2008, at 5 p.m. It is part of the program called "Rwanda Rising." This program is the first in a series of shows on Africa.
Jon Rork's, associate professor (Econ), research was mentioned in "Job-recruiting paper is proof," The Telegraph, March 19, 2008.
James Alm, dean (AYS), and David L. Sjoquist, director (FRC and Domestic Programs), presented at the "New Tools for Industrial Policy: Proposals for Puerto Rico in the 21st Century" conference, sponsored by the Center for the New Economy in San Juan, P.R., March 12, 2008. The major newspapers in Puerto Rico covered the conference and interviewed Alm and Sjoquist following their presentations.
Lei Zhang's (GHPC) research was cited in "Research from Georgia State University in obesity provides new insights," NewsRx.net and Obesity & Diabetes Week, March 10, 2008.
Georgia Health Policy Center research was cited in "Childhood Obesity and the Schools: Health can start in classroom," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 9, 2008.
Fiscal Research Center research on recreating Milton County was cited in "Milton County back on the radar," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 4, 2008.
Jorge Martinez-Vazquez and Klara Peter were quoted in "Evasive Germans," The Wall Street Journal, February 22, 2008.
Glenn M. Landers', senior research associate (Georgia Health Policy Center), Amanda Phillips Martinez', research associate (GHPC), and Ethan Joselow's, research associate (GHPC), work in Crawford County with Community Health Works was highlighted in "Study group investigating local health clinic," Georgia Post, February 21, 2008.
Harvey K. Newman, professor (PAUS), was quoted in "Access is key hurdle for Bells Bend plan," Ashland City Times and Tennessean Online, February 17, 2007.
Gregory B. Lewis, professor (PAUS), was quoted in Matt Schafer's article "Breaking the Pink Ceiling," Southern Voice, February 15, 2008.
Kenneth Heaghney, research professor (Economics) and state fiscal economist, was quoted in "Ga. January Tax Revenues Plummet,” on WSB-AM Radio and Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, February 8, 2008, AccessNorthGA.com, February 9, 2008, and in the Athens Banner-Herald, February 10, 2008.
Kenneth Heaghney was quoted in "Georgia's stimulus estimate $3.6 billion," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 8, 2008.
Barry Hirsch, professor (Economics) and W.J. Usery Chair of the American Workplace, was interviewed by Eduardo Porter of the New York Times. He provided information and analysis of changes in union membership, which will serve as background for a New York Times editorial, February 7, 2008.
Akilah Ferrell, project director, (Building Strong Families Program, Georgia Health Policy Center), was quoted in “Young couples find help to build strong families” Cross Roads News, January 10, 2008. The article can be viewed at: http://www.crossroadsnews.com/articles/2008/01/07/wellness/01_strongfamilies.prt
Karen Minyard, associate research professor (PAUS) and executive director (GHPC), Angela Snyder, senior research associate (GHPC), and Mei Zhou, research associate (GHPC) had their article “Discontinuity of Coverage for Medicaid and S-CHIP Children at a Transnational Birthday” cited by Managed Care Weekly Digest in “Research on Medicare and Medicaid discussed by scientists at Georgia State University.” The article was co-authored by Georgia Health Policy Center Fellows Patricia Ketsche (J. Mack Robinson College of Business) and Kathleen Adams (Emory University), January 18, 2008.
Paula Stephan, professor (Economics), "Scientists and Engineers Statistical Data System: Data Overview" was recently listed on SSRN's Top Ten download list for ERPN Conferences & Meetings and ERPN Meetings. The paper can be viewed at: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1022141.
Andrew Young, public affairs professor (AYS), was interviewed on the Colbert Report, January 22, 2008. It can be viewed at: http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/the_colbert_report/index.jhtml under videos, and then click on interviews.
Felix Rioja, associate professor (Economics), was featured in "Series on immigration begins with big crowd," The Daily Tribune News, January 9, 2008.
Bruce Kaufman, professor (Economics), was quoted in "Thousands show up for shot at Wal-Mart job," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 9, 2008.
Alum Paul Rumler (BA-Econ 2001) was featured in "Local laborers' union endorses Paul Rumler," WQAD-TV, Moline, IL, January 9, 2008.
The Fiscal Research Center was quoted in the article titled "House Speaker May Accept Property Tax Relief Rather Than Elimination" in State Tax Notes, December 3, 2007.
John Matthews, senior research associate (FRC), David L. Sjoquist professor (Economics), director (FRC and Domestic Programs) and the Dan E. Sweat Distinguished Chair in Educational and Community Policy, and John Winters, Ph.D. student (Economics) article policy brief "Revenue Estimates for eliminating Sales Tax Exemptions and Adding Services to the Sales Tax Base" was featured in an issue of State Tax Notes, December 24, 2007.
Spencer Banzhaf, associate professor (Economics), research was cited in "New findings in life sciences described from Georgia State University," Life Science Weekly, January 1, 2008.
An interview with Karen Minyard, associate research professor (PAUS) and Executive Director (GHPC), was published in the edition of State Health Watch, a nationwide newsletter for state and local health policy professionals. The interview focused on recently published Commonwealth Fund report Lessons from Local Access Initiatives: Contributions and Challenges. January 2008. An online edition of the interview may be found at: http://www.ahcpub.com/hottopics/?htid=1&httid=1889 and the Commonwealth Fund report may be found at: http://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/publications_show.htm?doc_id=515749.
Karen Minyard, was quoted and GHPC research was featured in "Grass-roots Community Health Initiatives Meet Local Needs," AHC Media LLC, January 3, 2008.
Spencer Banzhaf 's research was cited in "New findings in life sciences described from Georgia State University," Life Science Weekly, January 1, 2008.