News

NYT - Trump’s E.P.A. Has Put a Value on Human Life: Zero Dollars; Prof. Michael Greenstone comments on possibility of changes to regulations allowing dirtier air

Wednesday, January 21

WSJ - Slowest Labor Market in Years Leaves Job Seekers Stuck; Prof. Robert Shimer comments on "story of two labor markets"

Friday, January 16

Ufuk Akcigit Awarded Koç University Rahmi M. Koç Medal of Science (2025)

Monday, December 1

faculty economics

 "Economic growth is, at its core, the study of how the future happens,” says Ufuk Akcigit, the Arnold C. Harberger Professor of Economics and Co-Dire...

Reason - Study Finds Tariffs Cost Consumers More Than the Government Takes In; Article cites study by economists including Prof. Ali Hortaçsu on negative impacts of tariff policies

Friday, October 24

WSJ - How to Get Kids to Give Up Social Media on Their Own; In op-ed with Cass Sunstein (Harvard), Prof. Leonardo Bursztyn discusses research into youth social media usage

Monday, October 20

Allen Sanderson, who sparked ‘a love for economics’ in undergraduates, 1943-2025

Monday, February 10

economics

Renowned sports economist remembered for his wit and devotion to his studentsFor four decades, Allen Sanderson was a familiar face to generations of U...

Posthumously-published edited volume of Gary Becker’s work shows the economist’s evolution

Saturday, March 30

faculty economics announcements

The text uses Becker’s drafts and notes to paint an inspiring picture of his economic approach to human behavior. By Sarah Steimer Published las...