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Department of Economics

College of Business Department 3985

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: 307-766-3124

Fax: 307-766-4028

Email: economics@uwyo.edu

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News May 2021

UW economist Rob Godby was interviewed in a Laramie Boomerang article that focused on construction that is continuing on the Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project in Carbon County.

UW economist Rob Godby, in a K2 Radio interview, said that COVID-19 is driving up gas prices across the nation. He says more people are now on the road after the pandemic slowed production. Demand is outpacing production, which is driving up oil prices.

Godby also was interviewed by The Guardian for an article that focused on Wyoming lawmakers’ novel and controversial plan to protect the state’s mining industry -- to sue other states that refuse to take its coal.

Buckrail and The Gillette News Record published UW’s feature on UW doctoral degree candidate Madison Ashworth, from Star Valley, who was part of a faculty-led team that earned national and international attention through its cutting-edge COVID-19 research.

The Wyoming Tribune Eagle published UW’s release noting that Stephen Newbold, an assistant professor of economics at UW, contributed to a study that demonstrates why keeping local lakes and other water bodies clean can deliver valuable social benefits both locally and globally. Laramie Live also published the story.

UW economist Jason Shogren spoke with Wyoming Public Media about Wyoming halting expanded unemployment benefits. He said ending the assistance will encourage some residents to return to work, but it will make things more difficult for others.

For several years, industry analysts have warned there are too many Powder River Basin coal mines chasing a shrinking customer base. WyoFile interviewed UW economist Rob Godby about the future of Wyoming’s coal industry.

Wyoming Public Radio interviewed UW Economist Steve Newbold about his study on the costs and benefits of cleaning up water sources. 

Contact Us

Department of Economics

College of Business Department 3985

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: 307-766-3124

Fax: 307-766-4028

Email: economics@uwyo.edu

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