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Celebrating faculty retirements

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Why might women not pursue a career in STEM?

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U.S. News and World Report Rankings

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We are pleased to announce that several A&S graduate programs have risen in the U.S. News and World Report rankings this year.

What is a recession, and is it tied to stock market declines? What to know after Trump’s tariffs

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For weeks, stock markets have been falling, and the plunge accelerated after President Donald Trump on April 2 unveiled U.S. tariffs on virtually every country.

Job Seekers Hit Wall of Salary Deflation

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The salary bump that people who switch jobs used to command has vanished

Is the American Dream achievable? These students are examining its promises and pitfalls.

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“Economic Realities of the American Dream” What prompted the idea for the course? One of us – Steve Fazzari – was trained as an economist, and the other – Mark Rank – as a sociologist. We’ve shared scholarly interests over the years as colleagues at Washington University in St. Louis. But our teaching partnership really began with a lecture Mark gave about his book “One Nation Underprivileged,” which explores the causes and consequences of poverty and how the reality of poverty conflicts with American values. This talk inspired Steve at a moment in his career when he sought to integrate economic inequality into his teaching. Our conversations deepened as Mark was researching his next book, “Chasing the American Dream: Understanding What Shapes Our Fortunes.” We realized that both of us could bring something unique to the table about the American Dream, and this was the spark for the class.

Making space in hallowed halls

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As assistant attorney general for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Legislative Affairs, Carlos Felipe Uriarte, AB '02, stands between Congress and the nation’s top law enforcement agency and serves as the DOJ’s liaison to Capitol Hill.

REStud North America Tour 2024

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The REStud Tour, held annually since 1989, follows the Review of Economic Studies' tradition of supporting young economists.

Public Lecture with Al Roth (Stanford University); "Market Design and Regulation"

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Recording of Public Lecture with Al Roth (Stanford University), October 26, 2024.

Mourifié elected to Econometric Society

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Ismael Mourifié’s groundbreaking research explores the reasons female students avoid STEM careers.

Congratulations to Ismael Mourifié on his election as a fellow of the Econometric Society!

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This prestigious recognition reflects his outstanding contributions to the field of econometrics and his influential research on education and labor markets.

Antinolfi, Flowe to serve as dean’s fellows for resource planning, DEI

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Antinolfi will serve as Dean’s Fellow for Budget and Resource Planning. Flowe will serve as Dean’s Fellow for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.