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Fires burn on the dry hills surround the Los Angeles area.

The economics of a disaster: Residents struggle to rebuild over a year after LA fires

February 12, 2026

Ohio University Professor and economic expert Roberto Duncan, Ph.D., discusses the Los Angeles region’s post-fire rebuild and the several economic factors that have likely contributed to its delays.

What killed the penny: OHIO economist shares his two cents on the retiring of the cent

December 04, 2025

The penny was one of the first coins made by the U.S. Mint in 1793, but as of November 2025, it is no longer being produced. Ohio University Professor of Economics Roberto Duncan provides some insight into what led to the end of the popular coin.