Economics Seminar Series

During the academic year, the Department of Economics sponsors a series of topical seminars. The seminar series provides a medium for faculty, researchers, representatives of funding agencies and others to discuss pressing issues related to topics in Economics. 

Time: 3:30-5pm*
Location: 444 Fronczak Hall*
Cost: Seminars are free of charge and all are welcome to attend.

*Unless otherwise noted.

Fall 2024

August 30 - Lu Han, University, Wisconsin, Madison Selective Advertising in the Rental Housing Market

September 13 - Alex Hollingsworth, Ohio State UniversityThe Power of Reading: How Mode of Instruction and Out of Class Environment Affect Academic Performance

September 20 - Marianne Bitler, UC Davis - Long-Run Effects of Food Assistance: Evidence from the Food Stamp Program and Administrative Data

October 4 - Erzo FP Luttmer, Dartmouth College - Living Large or Long? Preference Estimates from Completed-Life Stories

October 11 - Michael R Richards, Cornell Public Policy

October 18 - Shanjun Li, Cornell Dyson Applied Economics

November 1 - Farid Farrokhi, Boston College

November 8 - Hugo Jales, Syracuse University

November 15 - Casey J WichmanGeorgia Tech

November 22 - Seung-Hyun Hong, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

December 6 - Ryan Kim, John Hopkins SAIS

About the Department

Faculty 
Our faculty have had a number of notable personal achievements in recent years in terms of publications in top economics journals, prestigious awards and membership in national and international research organizations. Faculty research productivity is on the rise and our faculty members have been active in national and international conferences making presentations, organizing sessions and chairing sessions. 

Graduate Students
Our graduate students participate in a number of educational and social activities which help build camaraderie among our students. Some of our PhD students are also recognized for teaching and research accomplishments.

The Economics department also houses the editorial office of the Journal of Human Capital, published by the University of Chicago Press.