Advancing research & education in applied economics, equipping students and leaders to address global challenges in food systems, sustainability, economic development, and beyond. 📍@UofMaryland (Piscataway Land)https://bsky.app/profile/umdarec.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/umdarec.bsky.social/post/3mfa7jxamds2nThe repeal of the 2009 “endangerment finding” is one of the biggest shifts in U.S. vehicle policy in a decade. Short-term: lower vehicle prices, higher profits. Long-term: fewer EVs, higher fuel costs, ~$33B in projected societal costs by 2030. Policy shapes markets. Markets shape outcomes. #econsky https://www.arec.umd.edu/news/us-vehicle-policy-shifts-course/19 Feb 2026 18:21 +0000at://did:plc:kyfy6uzz3a3yy3zngixhtmsn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfa7jxamds2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/umdarec.bsky.social/post/3lydgtrkrv22kLaBubu at Marx’s grave: Proof he nailed it? Or proof he’s rolling in his grave.08 Sep 2025 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:kyfy6uzz3a3yy3zngixhtmsn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lydgtrkrv22khttps://bsky.app/profile/umdarec.bsky.social/post/3lo6vdwzzhc22New modeling shows auto tariffs could raise car prices by up to $6,700 and cost consumers up to $59B/year—far outweighing government revenue gains. What happens when trade policy hits the road? Read the @rff.org report by Josh Linn & Beia Spiller #EconSky #Climate #Policy #Trade https://www.rff.org/publications/reports/import-tariffs-and-the-market-for-vehicles/02 May 2025 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:kyfy6uzz3a3yy3zngixhtmsn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo6vdwzzhc22https://bsky.app/profile/umdarec.bsky.social/post/3lo6uhs4aps25The NSF has frozen all new and existing research funding — and quietly introduced a policy to screen proposals for “alignment” with agency priorities. $739M in grants already cut. A stark reminder that how we fund science shapes what gets asked — and who gets to ask it. #EconSky https://nature.com/articles/d41586-025-01396-202 May 2025 12:51 +0000at://did:plc:kyfy6uzz3a3yy3zngixhtmsn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo6uhs4aps25https://bsky.app/profile/umdarec.bsky.social/post/3lmflrgige22eWhy did so many U.S. coal plants shut down from 2005–2015? Some blame regulations—but a study co-authored by Josh Linn (AREC at UMD) points to market shifts. Read Linn’s Paper: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1756-2171.1229409 Apr 2025 18:13 +0000at://did:plc:kyfy6uzz3a3yy3zngixhtmsn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmflrgige22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/umdarec.bsky.social/post/3ljztk4btl22kThis Women's History Month, we are highlighting female authors who bring economics, agriculture, and sustainability to life through fiction. Through fiction, we gain fresh perspectives on real-world challenges, deepening our understanding of the systems that shape our world today.10 Mar 2025 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:kyfy6uzz3a3yy3zngixhtmsn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljztk4btl22khttps://bsky.app/profile/umdarec.bsky.social/post/3lhbp7voxjk2oBig ideas start with small conversations! AGNR hosted MD Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks! AREC senior Serena Newton shared: "I appreciated the opportunity to engage with Secretary Atticks, who shared interesting insights about Maryland Department of Agriculture initiatives."03 Feb 2025 13:59 +0000at://did:plc:kyfy6uzz3a3yy3zngixhtmsn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhbp7voxjk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/umdarec.bsky.social/post/3lco5aqntr22qFascinating story by AREC JMC @fnajeeb.bsky.social on how floods reshape resource sharing within households. 👇 #ClimateEconomics #FloodResilience #SustainableDevelopment #Econ [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Dec 2024 21:36 +0000at://did:plc:kyfy6uzz3a3yy3zngixhtmsn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lco5aqntr22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/umdarec.bsky.social/post/3lcdjwed5k72bHighly recommend @fnajeeb.bsky.social job market paper and if you want a little appetizer, might we recommend @politicory.bsky.social theard on his thoughts [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Dec 2024 16:23 +0000at://did:plc:kyfy6uzz3a3yy3zngixhtmsn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcdjwed5k72bhttps://bsky.app/profile/umdarec.bsky.social/post/3kkhgaren2222A front row seat to climate change adaptation: #UMD students led by AREC professor Steven Jaffee travelled to Vietnam this winter to examine climate resilience in relation to agriculture, natural resources management, energy, and urban flood management.02 Feb 2024 19:23 +0000at://did:plc:kyfy6uzz3a3yy3zngixhtmsn/app.bsky.feed.post/3kkhgaren2222https://bsky.app/profile/umdarec.bsky.social/post/3kggmrgbkz622Science says 'Paws' for stress relief! Research shows that spending time with dogs can reduce stress hormones like cortisol and increase feel-good chemicals like oxytocin. Take a break from the books and let canine companionship boost your well being during finals! #AGNRTerps https://health.umd.edu/wags13 Dec 2023 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:kyfy6uzz3a3yy3zngixhtmsn/app.bsky.feed.post/3kggmrgbkz622https://bsky.app/profile/umdarec.bsky.social/post/3kgcb6jx7fp2iCool news for College Park! Shop Made in Maryland just opened at City Hall, bringing local crafts, coffee, and vibes. If you need a pick me up pre or post finals - this is the place. Let's support our local makers! https://today.umd.edu/made-in-maryland-sold-in-greater-college-park11 Dec 2023 20:29 +0000at://did:plc:kyfy6uzz3a3yy3zngixhtmsn/app.bsky.feed.post/3kgcb6jx7fp2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/umdarec.bsky.social/post/3kdmpdup27b2sJoin us at the Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference on Nov 16 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Annapolis, MD. Presented by the Agriculture Law Education Initiative this unique event unites experts from Maryland’s agriculture, conservation, and legal sectors under one roof! https://umaglaw.org/alei-ag-and-environmental-law-conference/2023-annual-agricultural-and-environmental-law-conference/07 Nov 2023 19:53 +0000at://did:plc:kyfy6uzz3a3yy3zngixhtmsn/app.bsky.feed.post/3kdmpdup27b2shttps://bsky.app/profile/umdarec.bsky.social/post/3kd2xhgcflh2vThe sea level on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. is rising 2x the speed of the global average. Learn why this has larger affects than just flooding with Becky Epanchin-Niell on the Resources Radio's Podcast https://www.resources.org/resources-radio/when-freshwater-gets-salty-with-becky-epanchin-niell/31 Oct 2023 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:kyfy6uzz3a3yy3zngixhtmsn/app.bsky.feed.post/3kd2xhgcflh2v