News Archive - Christine Clark

How AI Can Help Stop the Spread of Misinformation

Machine learning algorithms significantly outperform human judgment in detecting lying during high-stakes strategic interactions, according to new research from the University of California San Diego’s Rady School of Management.

New Study Reveals Food Waste Bans Ineffective in Reducing Landfill Waste, Except in Massachusetts

Of the first five U.S. states to implement food waste bans, only Massachusetts was successful at diverting waste away from landfills and incinerators, according to a new study from the University of California Rady School of Management.

New Report Shows Greater Interest in Labor Unions, Especially Among Young Workers

A new report from the University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy reveals significant changes in support for labor unions among U.S. workers.

Extreme Heat in India: A Crisis on the Rise

As global temperatures continue to rise, India is grappling with increasingly severe heat waves. As early as April, many Indian cities, including New Delhi, the capital, have experienced record temperatures above 115 degrees Fahrenheit.

Legalized Gambling Increases Irresponsible Betting Behavior, Especially Among Low-Income Populations

The 2018 Supreme Court decision that allowed states to legalize sports betting has expanded online gambling markets significantly—recent data show that online gaming reached a record 29.3% of total commercial gaming revenue in the first quarter of this year.

Fareed Zakaria of CNN to Speak on U.S.-China Relations at UC San Diego on Aug. 7

Fareed Zakaria, host of the renowned CNN program “Fareed Zakaria GPS,” will deliver the 2024 Susan Shirk Lecture on U.S.-China Relations at 5 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 7, on the UC San Diego campus.

Chancellor’s Fellowship Challenge Empowers Future Leaders at the Rady School of Management

New gifts to Rady graduate fellowships of $10,000 or more will be matched through June 2027 The importance of graduate fellowships cannot be overstated for students who want to break through financial barriers and access advanced degrees. “Without the support of a fellowship, there is no way I would be able to attend the Rady School of Management,” said Jai'lyn Richardson, a second-year full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) student at the school. “It has made a UC San Diego education possible because I would have never been able to move from my home state of Alabama to pursue a graduate education in California without the extra financial support.” Richardson’s fellowship will enable her to do an internship in Nashville this summer, where she will be a venture fellow at LaunchTN, supporting economic development through venture capital in the region.

Accelerating the Clean Energy Revolution by Working with China

It has become axiomatic in Washington that America must get tough on China. This is evident in clean energy, an industry that is critical to the future, where Chinese suppliers are treated as existential threats rather than vital to America’s success.

Study Reveals Increasing Polarization in Climate Change Coverage Between Elite and Heartland News Sources

New research led by the University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy reveals a crucial disparity in how climate change is reported across different types of news outlets and locations.

Study Reveals Billion-Dollar Toll of Domestic Violence in California

A comprehensive new study by Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute and UC San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy has quantified the staggering economic impact of intimate partner violence in California, revealing billions in costs.