Our Instagram feed is quite active if you haven't noticed. Here is a reel we made last Spring that answers the question "Why Economics"? Join the conversation @woosterecon … [Read more...] about Why Economics?
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2024 Economics Scholars Conference at the Federal Reserve
Continuing a well established tradition, over twenty students representing all the majors in our department attended the 2024 Economic Scholars Conference at the Federal Reserve. Six of our students either presented, served as session chair, or were discussants. The … [Read more...] about 2024 Economics Scholars Conference at the Federal Reserve
Students Present Research at the Eastern Economics Conference in Boston
Three students from our department presented their senior thesis at the annual Eastern Economics conference in Boston this weekend. Amanda Iskin , Rehann Silvanus, and Liam Walker also served as discussants for other research papers. Accompanying them to the conference were their … [Read more...] about Students Present Research at the Eastern Economics Conference in Boston
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
Departmental News Round-up Fall 23
Here are some key events and accomplishments for this Fall focussed on student activities. We have two student organizations affiliated with our Economics department. The first is WWGME which supports students with gender identities that are traditionally underrepresented in … [Read more...] about Departmental News Round-up Fall 23