The Presidential election has focused everyone’s attention on the economy, but it’s often hard to sift through the claims and counterclaims on the campaign trail. The Carolina Economics Club had a great idea — let’s put on a series of … Read more
Dear Friends: We’re currently in the calm before the storm here in Chapel Hill. In the summer, the campus is a sleepy, quiet place — the type of place that Thomas Wolfe described so well in “Look Homeward Angel”. Wolfe … Read more
What is your favorite memory of Gardner Hall? Kyle McCay (2010) and Meredith Sapp (2011) both remembered Gardner fondly, but on 14 May they created a brand-new memory that is sure to stay with them for some time. Meredith and … Read more
Peter Reinhard Hansen has been named as the third recipient of the Henry A Latané Distinguished Professorship of Economics In the Department of Economics. He previously held academic positions at Brown University, Stanford University, and the European University Institute in … Read more
May 8 was a very special day for our senior Economics majors. It began in Kenan Stadium with the University’s 2016 Commencement ceremony, and then continued with the Economics Department reception in the Global Education Center. As you can see … Read more