#University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization
Beyond the burn zone: University of Hawaiʻi study finds mental health crisis after 2023 Maui wildfires not just among residents
“These findings show that the wildfire’s psychological toll is not confined to the areas that burned,” said the new study’s lead author and University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization professor Ruben Juarez in a release about the study’s findings. “The social and economic disruption — especially housing instability and income disruption — is driving much of the distress we see across the community.”
Sea level rise worries most Hawai‘i residents, new study shows
A new statewide survey released by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization reported the first representative study to measure public beliefs, risk perceptions and policy preferences related to sea level rise across all four counties.
UHERO: Adjusted for local prices, Hawaiʻi’s economy among worst in nation
A new report shows Hawaiʻi’s wages and productivity have lagged the rest of the country for more than three decades, placing the state among the most economically distressed in the U.S.
UHERO Brief: The vulnerability of Hawai‘i’s nonprofit sector to cuts in federal funding
New analysis finds Hawai‘i’s nonprofit sector is facing budget cuts and program changes that could disrupt essential services statewide.
UHERO Forecast: What federal cuts to the social safety net will mean for Hawaiʻi
The Kaiser Family Foundation projects that 41,000 Hawaiʻi residents will lose Medicaid benefits due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Hawaiʻi’s health perceptions declining: New survey reveals widening disparities
Hawaiʻi residents are reporting a decline in their own health outlook and face escalating barriers to care, according to a new statewide survey released Wednesday.
Watch: Hawaiʻi pushed toward mild recession because of Trump policies, UHERO forecast shows
The organization’s 2025 second quarter forecast shows sharp increases in U.S. import tariffs, sweeping federal layoffs along with volatile fiscal and immigration policies are undermining consumer confidence, raising inflation expectations and worsening the business outlook — nationally and in Hawaiʻi’s visitor-dependent economy.
UH Economic Research Organization says Trump’s cuts, tariffs could hurt Hawaiʻi’s economy
While tax cuts may provide some stimulus this year, the new administration’s actions — including tariffs, mass deportations and spending cuts — will impose significant drag thereafter, UHERO states in its first quarter forecast for 2025.
‘Huge relief’: SNAP policy change will help tens of thousands of additional Hawai‘i families
Hawai‘i will eliminate the “net income limit” for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, commonly called food stamps, which could extend benefits to 13,000 to 14,000 more households throughout the state by next year.
Hawai‘i gender pay gap largely driven by motherhood, according to latest report
A new University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization (UHERO) report, authored by UHERO Research Economist Rachel Inafuku, uses data from ACS to take a deeper look into Hawaiʻi’s gender pay gap to further understand the role of gender in the workforce.
Report: Regulation driving high cost of new condos in Hawaiʻi
The University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization report shows that the costs of regulations account for more than half, or 58%, of the price of a new condominium in Hawaiʻi.
Pandemic recovery ending, construction up for 2024, according to UHERO report
The UHERO report lists several key takeaways for the upcoming year.
New UHERO dashboard highlights areas of Hawaiʻi housing crisis
The University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization, or UHERO, launched a publicly available, interactive housing data dashboard on Sept. 26, that allows users to customize their data reports based on location, with information such as property and rental market, demographics, zoning and housing stock. UHERO designed the dashboard to inform discussions on the way forward for housing in Hawaiʻi.
Filipinos, Native Hawaiians report lower well-being and health after pandemic
The Rapid Health Survey released on July 12 by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization shows that those experiencing housing insecurity, food insecurity and poverty were more likely to have been negatively impacted by the pandemic and reported worse physical and mental health.
Hawaiʻi’s economy slowing but no recession, UH research report says
While international tourism will continue to recover, domestic travel in Hawai’i will soften as the U.S. economy contracts later this year.
Report: COVID-19 booster vaccinations lag as negative impacts from virus widen
The report by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization is based on responses from 1,627 adult Hawaiʻi residents to a survey administered in partnership with the Pacific Alliance Against COVID-19 during fall 2022.
UH economic forecast: Global war on inflation will hinder Hawaiʻi growth
Rising interest rates, dwindling COVID-19 pandemic era savings and a coming U.S. downturn will cause a pause in growth next year for the state.
What’s the Forecast for Hawai‘i’s Economic Recovery with Looming U.S. Recession?
You might have heard that when the United States economy goes one direction, about six months later Hawai‘i’s economy follows suit.
Hawai‘i’s Economy Continues on Favorable Path
Hawai‘i’s economy remains on a favorable path, with record-high visitor numbers, record-low unemployment, and ongoing—if unimpressive—income gains.
Lumber Industry Sees Strong Growth Ahead
Signs indicating continued growth in the home building and repair business bodes well for the future of the lumber industry in Hawaii.
