UHERO points to lessons from Iniki to help Maui recover
Kauaʻi County¡¯s effort to expedite rebuilding after Iniki shows what can be achieved with imagination and determination.
More than 11% of workers in Maui County file for unemployment after deadly wildfires
Unemployment claims data provide a timely indication of the employment costs inflicted by August¡¯s tragic Maui wildfires.
UHERO report explores Maui wildfire impacts and recovery challenges
The report “After the Maui wildfires: The road ahead” is authored by 16 UHERO faculty, research fellows and staff members.
Less limu p¨¡lahalaha? Study looks at ways to protect native seaweed species
Future research will explore linkages between wastewater management and limu.
Future of high stock prices, market discussed by UHERO expert
A major challenge is to know what measure to use as an estimate of expected future earnings.
Restoring critical Windward O?ahu agroforest
A UH and °¨¡°ì´Çʻ´Ç ʻ?iwi partnership has transformed the area into an agroforest.
Are interest rates really high?
Interest rates that are relevant for decision-making are real interest rates, which are adjusted for inflation.
Diversifying Hawai?i¡¯s economy post-pandemic, UHERO expert provides solutions
Bond-Smith has provided a short list of industries with potential to “make use of uniquely Â鶹´«Ã½ capabilities and are appropriate for our small scale.”
Native Hawaiians, Filipinos report lower health, well-being after pandemic
The report surveyed 1,575 adult residents across the state.
Are businesses heavily taxed in Hawai?i?
In FY21, firms doing business in Â鶹´«Ã½ paid $4.5 billion in state and county taxes.