My research is primarily in empirical microeconomics.  While my main research field is industrial organization (IO), public and health economics also figure prominently in my work.  A common theme across my research is that I generally focus on strategic choices … Read more

Dennis Whittle is the founder and president of The Whittle Group, which helps people, organizations, and companies break down barriers and invent the future. He is also the Co-Founder of GlobalGiving, the world’s leading website that matches donors directly with … Read more

The 2011 Fed Challenge team accomplished an unprecedented feat for UNC Economics – making it to the National competition in Washington, D.C.  The victory in the Charlotte Branch was the fifth year in a row, and the team once again … Read more

Hello from Carolina!  These are glorious days to be on campus.   I suspect you remember  fondly this time of year — leaves changing color, Homecoming football game, temperature dropping a bit, and of course the Carolina-blue sky.  There’s a spring … Read more