Assistant Professor of Instruction in Economics, Dr. Afrin Islam, was recently featured in a Philadelphia Inquirer interactive on Philadelphia's rising cost of living. Dr. Islam broke down the forces driving beef prices to nearly double their 2016 levels — from reduced pasture and restricted water supply to higher feed costs pressuring the cattle industry. The piece covers everything from egg prices to SEPTA fares to two-bedroom rents.
Mar. 23, 2026