Expert panel: How can we safely reopen the economy?

Tune in to a livestream of a panel discussion with experts from the Haas School of Business and the UC Berkeley School of Public Health. Watch the live broadcast here or on Facebook. Looking Forward: How can we safely reopen the economy? Friday, May 1, 12:30-1:30pm This event is part of the Berke…

Looming nightmare in mortgage industry, experts warn

Berkeley Haas Professors Nancy Wallace and Richard Stanton were some of the few voices to forewarn of the massive risk posed by shoddy practices in the mortgage industry prior to the 2008 financial crisis. Unfortunately, history seems to be repeating itself. More than two years ago, Walla…

Experts available on coronavirus business and economic impacts

Berkeley Haas has a wide range of experts who can talk about how the coronavirus is impacting businesses and the economy, putting leaders to the test, and changing workplaces. Need help finding the right expert? Contact our media relations team. Economic Impact David Levine Professor | Chair, H…

Economic cost of PG&E blackouts estimated at $1 billion

Berkeley Haas Prof. Catherine Wolfram has estimated the economic cost of the PG&E blackouts to be about $1 billion, based on a loss of about 100,000 megawatt hours of lost power. Read Wolfram's full analysis here: Wolfram is an economist with the Energy Institute at Haas and is the Cora Jane…