A. Gary Anderson
Graduate School of Management

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Locally, More Jobs Now Than Lost During Pandemic

Inland Empire’s labor market exceeds pre-pandemic peak, per UCR business economic forecast—insights from one of the best business schools in California.
By Victoria Pike Bond | UCR News |
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Mass Customization Makes Fashion More Sustainable

The fashion industry overproduces, driving 10% of global emissions, wasting resources, and sending excess inventory to landfills or incineration.
By Holly Ober | UCR News |
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In New Economic Index, UCR is No. 18 Nationally

UCR ranks No. 18 nationally on the Economic Mobility Index, highlighting the UCR MBA and best business school’s role in driving economic growth.
By John Warren | UCR News |
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Repetitive Questions in Studies Yield Bad Data

Surveys that ask too many of the same type of question tire respondents and return unreliable data, according to a new UC Riverside-led study.
By Holly Ober } UCR News |
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Inland Economy Nears Full Recovery from Pandemic

UCR business insights reveal Inland Empire’s recovery outpacing the nation post-COVID, though growth slows as it nears pre-pandemic levels at the best business school.
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Sweden Gains the Most Musicians During Pandemic

UCR business top research center reveals more musicians moved to Stockholm during the pandemic than anywhere else—insight from the best business school.
By Victoria Pike-Bond |
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Outlook Strong But Long Run Risks Loom Large

From a demand standpoint, the U.S. economy has completely recovered from the pandemic recession.
By Victoria Pike Bond |
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Most Downtowns Are Still the Biggest Job Centers

The demise of dense downtown areas in the United States has been predicted throughout, and long before, the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Victoria Pike Bond |
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Local Business Activity Growth Outpaces U.S. GDP

Business activity in the Inland Empire has continued to recover from the pandemic along a steady upward trajectory, outperforming growth in U.S. GDP in the latest numbers.
By Victoria Pike Bond |
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UCR Tops Social Mobility Ranking for Third Year

For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named UC Riverside the top university in the nation for social mobility.
By John Warren |