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Auto Industry in Crisis (Rutgers–Camden Experts)

November 13, 2008

As the Big Three automakers seek federal bailout money, the future of America’s car manufacturing industry is in doubt.  The following experts from Rutgers University—Camden are available to offer expert perspective on the situation:

Dr. RICHARD HARRIS is a professor of political science and director of the Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs, both at Rutgers—Camden.  He is the author of four books examining the intersection of business practice and government policy.  He can discuss:

*   The role of government in helping businesses in peril

Office:              (856) 225-6339

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Dr. JAMES DUNN is a professor of political science at Rutgers—Camden and is an expert on U.S. and European transportation policy.  The author of the book “Driving Forces: The Automobile, Its Enemies and the Politics of Mobility,” he can discuss:

*   Political influence of the U.S. auto industry

*   The role of the automobile in U.S. society

*   Weaknesses in the national public transportation infrastructure

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Prof. PHILIP HARVEY, a professor at the Rutgers School of Law—Camden, is an expert on labor law and unionization matters.  He can discuss:

*   Labor and union issues arising from possible bankruptcy

Office:              (856) 225-6383

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Dr. RONALDO PARENTE is an assistant professor of international strategy at the Rutgers School of Business—Camden.  A noted expert on the Brazilian auto industry, he can discuss:

*   The competitiveness of the U.S. auto industry in the global market

*   Comparisons between auto manufacturing in the U.S. and Brazil

Office:              (856) 225-6693

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Dr. RAKESH SAMBHARYA is a professor of international strategy and director of the MBA program at the Rutgers School of Business—Camden.  He can discuss:

*   How the international market has impacted the U.S. auto industry

*   Differences between the U.S. and Japanese auto industries

Office:              (856) 225-6712

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Contact: Mike Sepanic
(856) 225-6026
E-mail: msepanic@camden.rutgers.edu