Tariffs have a long complicated history in the U.S. that stretches back to before the nation's founding. Two UC Davis economists discuss what tariffs are, how they can be used and how they might impact the U.S. economy.

We live in a data-laden world. From the smartphone in your pocket and the satellites flying overhead to the demographics of a city and global banking transactions, data production is a constant fount. Assistant Professor of Statistics Xiao Hui Tai's research lives at the intersection of statistics and the social sciences.  

In 2022, the nation’s largest infant formula manufacturer sent new parents scrambling when it launched a product recall that sparked shortages nationwide. UC Davis researchers contributed to a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report that identifies the causes of the shortages and detailed recommendations for securing national supplies.

Increasing diversity among faculty in higher education has become a major priority within the University of California. A summer program led by the Center for Poverty and Inequality Research hosted CSU undergraduates from across the state to help clear a pathway for them to pursue advanced degrees.