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Is Beijing's economic stimulus enough to reverse its slowdown? GPS Professor Victor Shih breaks down China's fiscal response and tech strategy for WSJ. Read: https://ow.ly/LTFK50ZXq9g
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China Is Offering Half Measures to Its Mounting Economic Problems
Beijing is pursuing big technological advances while shunning painful policy measures needed to fix the broader economy.
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October 14, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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South Korea's $119.9B Future Response Fund needs spending caps. GPS Prof. Munseob Lee shows how AI tax revenues can aid smaller firms and youth. Read: https://ow.ly/40us50ZXbpp
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South Korea’s future fund needs a finish line
On the back of its semiconductor boom tax windfall, Seoul could lay the groundwork for productive investment across the economy, but only if its new fund backs smaller firms and comes with measurable goals and an expiry date.
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October 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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🎉 The Dean's Welcome Reception was a hit! This past Friday the GPS community kicked off the year with inspiring remarks and vision for the upcoming academic year. 🚀
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October 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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With growing reports of unpredictable AI behavior, how do we actually build a framework that works? GPS Prof. David Victor joined KPBS San Diego to look at this modern dilemma through a historical lens.

Listen: https://ow.ly/aWc850ZV8P0

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What can nuclear power's past tell us about AI safety?
Concerns over the safety of artificial intelligence have led to growing calls to regulate the industry. We take a look at what lessons the AI industry can take from the regulation of nuclear power.
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October 7, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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Endowed gifts create a lasting impact. Thanks to Don and Stacy Rosenberg, GPS has established a new chair empowering Prof. Liz Lyons to drive research in tech and global policy.

Read: https://ow.ly/mNme50ZSqET

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UC San Diego Establishes Don and Stacy Rosenberg Professorship in Innovation
The Don and Stacy Rosenberg Professorship in Innovation has been established at the University of California San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS). Liz Lyons will be the inaugural chair holder.
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September 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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The Fed’s favorite inflation metric is changing. GPS Prof. Munseob Lee joins Marketplace to explain how adjustments for AI software and changing consumer trends lead to more accurate policy decisions.

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The Fed's preferred measure of inflation is changing
Methodology changes to PCE are coming right as the central bank makes critical decisions about interest rates.
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September 22, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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How will PCE methodology updates affect Federal Reserve rate decisions? GPS Professor Munseob Lee explains why this gives central bankers a clearer inflation picture: https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/08/20/will-changes-to-pce-methodology-affect-fed-rate-decision #UCSanDiego #GPSFaculty
The Fed's preferred measure of inflation is changing
Methodology changes to PCE are coming right as the central bank makes critical decisions about interest rates.
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August 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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U.S. curbs on robotics show global reliance on Chinese parts. Peter Cowhey explains trade and supply chain impacts in Nikkei Asia: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/us-robot-curbs-lay-bare-industry-s-dependence-on-chinese-parts
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US robot curbs lay bare industry's dependence on Chinese parts
Rules aim to reshore production, but firms warn of higher costs and delays
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August 27, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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Are tariffs raising prices? GPS Dean Caroline Freund finds foreign exporters absorbed 40-50% of hikes. But tariffs aren't good policy. Read UC San Diego https://ow.ly/KOhJ50ZFV7m #PublicPolicy #TradePolicy #GPSFaculty #UCSanDiego
Are Tariffs Making Prices Go Up?
As Americans continue to worry about the cost of living, U.S. tariffs are back in the news. So we asked international trade economist and School of Global Policy and Strategy Dean Caroline Freund the question on many consumers' minds.
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August 26, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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This summer, we celebrate our faculty's leadership and groundbreaking work, from environmental innovation research to AI's global impact. Join us in honoring these inspiring leaders and their transformative research!

Read here: https://ow.ly/XpC850Zy7UU

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August 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Still rounding out your 2026 reading list? 📚 GPS Professor Emeritus Stephan Haggard and Matthew Draper share 5 novels that illuminate the realities of autocratic rule in this IGCC blog post. Read: https://ow.ly/W9uw50YGL6r

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April 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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What do today’s oil disruptions mean for the global economy? On the EconoFact podcast, GPS Prof. David G. Victor explains how the Iran conflict is driving oil shocks, slowing growth and reshaping energy systems.

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The War in Iran, Oil, and the Global Economy | Econofact Chats
A discussion with David Victor on what the Iran war means for energy markets, and for the global economy in the short and long run.
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March 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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New analysis from CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies by Michael Davidson and Sandy Qian highlights that China’s solar industry is facing a major shakeup, and the impact won’t stay local. Read🔗 https://ow.ly/Q9hZ50Yx6wB

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March 23, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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On KPBS San Diego, GPS Prof. Lauren Prather discusses new survey results showing declining trust in U.S. elections across party lines ahead of the midterms. Confidence in accurate vote counts has fallen from 77% to 60%. Read: ow.ly/M6gG50YpUNv
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Americans are losing trust in US elections, UC San Diego survey shows
Many of those surveyed said concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at polling places contributed to their declining trust.
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March 6, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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GPS Prof. Gaurav Khanna's new analysis shows how U.S. visa restrictions during the tech boom shaped education and talent flows, fueling India’s IT sector and reshaping the global tech economy.

🔗 Read: https://ow.ly/wWeb50YifRT

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When US Immigration Policy Helped Create India’s IT Boom
When US policymakers debate high-skill immigration, they also shape education systems, career choices, and industrial development around the world.
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February 25, 2026 at 6:05 PM