Karen Smith Conway, 1987 recipient of the Ph.D. in Economics from Carolina, was named the Distinguished Professor of 2019 by the University of New Hampshire (UNH). This is the most prestigious award offered to a faculty member at that university. … Read more
The Southern Economic Association (SEA) is one of the oldest economics associations in the United States and strives to further the education of scholars and the public in economic affairs. As its first president explained a decade later, “While [the … Read more
In addition to our expanding course curriculum, the Economics department at UNC offers a multitude of resources and learning opportunities for students to explore the field of economics. Summer Research & Other Funding Adventures in Economics: Andrew Pike, a … Read more
The job market can be a stressful place. Lots of anxiety surrounding completing grad school and transitioning to the job market. Recognizing our wonderful group of JMP candidates, the Econ staff put together stress-relieving packets; items that will help in … Read more
Patrick Conway, Professor of Economics at UNC-Chapel Hill, received the 2019 Kenneth Elzinga Distinguished Teaching Award of the Southern Economic Association in an award ceremony at its annual meeting. The Elzinga Award is presented each year to an individual who … Read more
There will be an info session for second year and third year PhD students to talk about the changes made to the PhD requirements. Info Session targeted to second-year students: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 12.30-1.30pm in GA 211 … Read more
Proud to announce our 2019-2020 Candidates on the Job Market. Under placement director Jon William’s direction, our students are ready to hit the market. If you see any of these students around Gardner Hall, encourage them during this particularly busy and stressful … Read more
One of our own, International Economist, Anusha Chari is being recognized by UNC Global and UNC Research departments for her in-depth research on India’s growing economy. Anusha Chari has been an apart of the UNC Economics department for 11 years. … Read more
On Saturday, October 26, the UNC-CH Fed Challenge team won the first round of competition. The team traveled to Lenoir Rhyne and faced off against 7 other local teams. The team will be advancing to the Regionals in … Read more
UNC Alumna Hannah Factor was named one of 80 research fellows to contribute to the American Voices Project (AVP) launched by the Stanford Center on Poverty and Inequality, in partnership with Princeton University’s Center for Research on Child Wellbeing and … Read more