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The Unintended Consequences of Regulating ‘Conflict Minerals’ in Africa’s Great Lakes Region

"3TG minerals" are common inputs in popular products (in fact, you are most likely reading this on a piece of technology using these so-called 'conflict minerals'), such as mobile phones, laptops, medical equipment and jewelry. The extraction of these minerals, however, serve as key sources of revenue for armed rebel groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other surrounding countries. In his research, Jeff Bloem estimates the impact of legislation set forth to regulate the international trade of these minerals. 

One million species gone: What humanity stands to lose

Planet Earth faces an extinction crisis...what does this mean for human civilization? ApEc Professor Stephen Polasky talks more on what the differing production of resources and materials can mean for humanity.

New University of Minnesota tool reveals child care challenges across the state

University of Minnesota researchers have developed a new online tool aimed at showing families’ access to child care and early childhood education services across Minnesota.

Data for dairies: supporting farms' financial success

Joleen Hadrich aims to help dairy farms survive and thrive through current financial pressures. 

Leon Geyer honored with emeritus status

Leon Geyer, professor of agricultural and applied economics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. Geyer received his PhD in Applied Economics in 1985, under the advising of Jerry Hammond. 

Events

Annual APEC and AECM Luncheon

December 13, 2019
Welcome picnic!

August 29, 2019
2019 Outstanding Alumni Award

October 4, 2019
2019 Undergraduate Student Celebration

May 10, 2019
Willard W. Cochrane Lecture in Public Policy

March 8, 2019

ApEc in the News

Professor Bellemare Featured in US News

Environment and animal rights groups have praised Chipotle for its sustainable and humane practices, but its recent food poisoning outbreaks illustrate the challenges that can come with living up to this image....Professor Bellemare comments.

Professors Terry Roe and Rodney Smith Featured in L'Economiste
Near-Perfect Grain Conditions Cause Price Changes

Commodity prices on the whole, not just for grain, are on their way down, including for natural gas, minerals and other commodities, said Ed Usset.

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