August 12, 2024 In a piece about his recently published paper in the American Economic Review for Salon.com, Prof. Eyal Frank commented: Our study provides strong evidence that the anecdotal reports of a public health crisis following the collapse of vultures were capturing a true signal: human health deteriorated following the collapse of the vultures, Frank said. Read the full piece here: https://www.salon.com/2024/08/12/some-may-despise-scavengers-like-vultures-but-wed-sorely-miss-them-if-they-were-gone/ Faculty Spotlight Eyal Frank Assistant Professor Eyal Frank is an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. As an environmental economist, he works at the intersection of ecology and economics. His work addresses three broad questions: (i) how do natural inputs, namely animals, contribute to different product... Upcoming Events More events Get to Know Harris! MACRM and PhD Information Session Thu., May 01, 2025 | 8:30 AM Harris Reunion Weekend 2025 Thu., May 01, 2025 | 9:00 AM 1307 E 60th St. Chicago, IL 60037 United States A Conversation with Harris Public Policy Dean Ethan Bueno de Mesquita - Chicago Thu., May 01, 2025 | 6:00 PM The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Stock Exchange Room 230 S Columbus Drive Chicago, IL 60603 United States
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