For Business Economics major Sheldon Essel, economics quickly proved to be the perfect fit. At first, he was unsure about following his family footsteps, who all work in economics, but he soon realized that understanding economic concepts came naturally to him. The ability to … [Read more...] about Sheldon Essel ’26
2025 Application Open: EDE+ Summer Institute
The Expanding Diversity in Economics program at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business provides undergraduates with an interdisciplinary experience, connecting them with leading researchers in economics and related fields like finance, behavioral science, and … [Read more...] about 2025 Application Open: EDE+ Summer Institute
Kabir Bajaj ’25
Meet Kabir Bajaj, a junior majoring in Economics. Kabir discovered his interest in economics during high school. While he initially viewed it as a subject to explore, he never imagined it would become his career path. Upon entering college, he decided to pursue economics because … [Read more...] about Kabir Bajaj ’25
Giselle Rivera ‘24
Meet Giselle Rivera, a senior majoring in Global and International Studies with a concentration in Economics. At first, Giselle wanted to study Business Economics, but she was also interested in courses in Political Science and History. It made sense to her to make her interests … [Read more...] about Giselle Rivera ‘24
Students explore the effects of land-use decisions on humans and wildlife during Costa Rica TREK
A group of 13 College of Wooster students guided by Dr Laura Sirot, professor of biology, and Dr Brooke Krause, associate professor of economics went to Costa Rica on a TREK program in summer 2023. Read the full article here! … [Read more...] about Students explore the effects of land-use decisions on humans and wildlife during Costa Rica TREK