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Lehigh Faculty in the Media: Summer 2026

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Professors share their perspectives on supply-and-demand issues, artificial intelligence and more.

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Christa Neu

Associated Press
Tomatoes Become Latest Symbol of America’s Affordability Squeeze

Prices for tomatoes have soared more than any other food product over the past year. Phillip Coles, teaching full professor in the department of decision and technology analytics, says itʼs a classic supply-and-demand issue, with prices likely to drop when domestically grown tomatoes are harvested.

Marketplace
Should You Go in on the SpaceX, Open AI and Anthropic IPOs?

Kathleen Hanley, professor and Bolton-Perella Endowed Chair in finance, tells Marketplace that buying and holding is generally a good investing strategy, but with big, hyped IPOs, it might be a different story. “For the most part, one should not expect short-run profits right after trading,ˮ she said.

CNN
Behind the Lobster Merch, China’s Latest Tech Obsession Could be a Game Changer

In China, support for OpenClaw has taken off. But, according to CNN, some early adopters fear AI will exacerbate an already difficult labor market. Lichao Sun, assistant professor of computer science and engineering, says the rapid uptake of OpenClaw in China will likely contribute to a faster displacement of white-collar jobs.

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Christa Neu