Understanding the Rising Food Prices: A Comprehensive Analysis In recent months, the issue of rising food prices has become a pressing concern for many Americans. A detailed analysis conducted by economists at the University of Miami (2024 USNews Ranking: 67) sheds light on the multifaceted reasons behind this phenomenon. Despite recent reports indicating a stabilization […]
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Colleen Carey’s Role in Drug Pricing Negotiations and Academic Contributions
## The Intersection of Academia and Public Policy: Colleen Carey’s Sabbatical and the Future of Drug Pricing Reform In a significant move that highlights the vital role of academia in shaping public policy, Colleen Carey, an associate professor of economics and public policy at Cornell University (2024 USNews Ranking: 12) , has embarked on a […]
Exploring Global Economic Transformation Through Hot Wheels
## The Economic Lessons from Hot Wheels: A Commentary on Global Development In a recent article published by Georgetown University (2024 USNews Ranking: 22) , Professor Erwin Tiongson explores the intriguing relationship between the iconic toy, Hot Wheels, and the global economy. Drawing from his childhood experiences in the Philippines, Tiongson uses the production history […]
Donations and the Future of Higher Education
The Impact of Philanthropy on Higher Education: A Case Study of Texas A&M University On August 29, 2024, Texas A&M University announced a significant milestone in its academic journey with a generous $1 million donation from alumni Luther H. “Luke” Soules III and his wife, Andrea Soules. This donation is earmarked for establishing the Luther […]
Innovation and Productivity Policy: A Budget Perspective Lecture
The Intersection of Innovation, Policy, and Economic Research in U.S. Higher Education On September 5, 2024, the Department of Economics at Cornell University (2024 USNews Ranking: 12) will host a lecture featuring Heidi Williams, an economist from Dartmouth College. The lecture, titled “Innovation and Productivity Policy: A Budget Perspective,” promises to delve into the intricate […]
The Combination of Data Science and Economics: A Force for Positive Change on Campus
The Intersection of Data Science and Economics: A Student’s Perspective On August 8, 2024, Shrinidhi Gopal, the newly elected president of the student government at the University of California-Berkeley, shared her insights on the integration of data science and economics during an interview. As a senior majoring in both fields, Gopal articulated how this combination […]
Clemson University PhD Candidates Attend University of Chicago Price Theory Summer Camp
On July 15, 2024, Vitor Melo and Micah Thomas, PhD candidates from the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University, were accepted to and participated in this year’s Price Theory Summer Camp hosted by the Becker Friedman Institute for Research in Economics at the University of Chicago (2024 USNews Ranking: 12) […]
The Revival of the Cryptocurrency Industry and the Role of Institutional Investors
The cryptocurrency industry has experienced a remarkable resurgence over the past year, with more American institutions engaging with digital currencies, signaling a promising future. This recovery comes in the wake of the catastrophic collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange, which left customers with billions in losses and the industry facing allegations of fraud and imprisonment. […]
