-  Faculty Experts   -  News by Topic   -  News by School Search News & Info WUSTL in the News   - Powered by Google WUSTL Home Public Affairs Home University News Medical News Sports News Radio Service Business, Law & Econ Culture & Living Science & Technology Contact Information TV/Radio Studio Visiting Our Campuses Campus Images Sports photography Commercial Filming    and Photography Commercial Use of    Names and Symbols Domain Name policy Record (newspaper) Campus Calendars WUSTL News Summary Publications Online Facts, Guides & Maps		Washington University in St. Louis News & Information > Faculty Experts at Washington University in St. Louis > Sukkoo Kim Associate Professor of Economics Expertise: urbanization, economic development, economic history, labor, industrialization, industrial revolution, immigration, urban growth, regional growth, trade, labor regulation, India, urban landscapes, sprawl Bio: Professor Kim's research focuses on urban and regional economics, economic history, trade and development. He studies the growth of the United States economy from the mid-1800s to the present, specifically looking at issues related to labor, immigration, regulation and business structure. Kim also conducts research in economic development and social structure in India. WUSTL Contact Information: Work: (314) 935-4961 E-mail: soks@wustl.edu Education: Ph.D. in Economics at University of California, Los Angeles M.A. in Program in the Social Sciences at University of Chicago B.A. in Economics at Pomona College News Stories & Tip Sheets: Showing 1 Stories. Immigrants pose no threat to the U.S. economy In fact they may help, says a WUSTL professor May 15, 2008 -- The benefits of immigration outweigh the drawbacks, says a WUSTL economic historian. In the short run, immigrants may displace American workers, but history demonstrates that in the long-run, immigrants tend to spark technological innovation and strengthen the economy. Showing 1 Stories.			Related Information Media Assistance: Shula Neuman Director, News and Information, Olin Business School and Department of Economics sneuman@wustl.edu (314) 935-5202 Related Groups: Departments: • Economics - View All Groups Related Topics: • Economics - View All Topics Revised: Tuesday, May 13, 2008   Email this page   Print ready page Subscribe WUSTL News by E-mail
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