Announcing a new BU undergraduate academic journal
The Undergraduate Economic Association announces the formation of the BU Economic Review, a peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing high-quality undergraduate research. Endorsed by the Department of Economics and Boston University, the journal is committed to upholding professional standards and contributing significantly to the scholarly discourse within the field. The UEA is now recruiting editors and […]
Prof Tô and Prof. Ellis win a multi-year grant to study gender differences in academia
Professor Linh Tô and Randall Ellis of the Economics Department, along with Professor Patricia Cortes of the Questrom School of Business, have won a two-year grant to study biases in self-assessment that affect the success of women in academia. Their abstract reads “This project draws upon principles from behavioral economics to raise awareness about individuals’ and […]
Econ Major Madhri Yehiya writes in BU Today about leading the Daily Free Press
Madhri Yehiya, an economics major graduating this year, served as the campus news editor and the chair of the board of directors for the campus newspaper, the Daily Free Press. She writes about her experience in BU Today here: Reflection: What the FreeP Taught Me as a Journalist, a Manager, a Student | BU Today […]
Announcing the 2023 MA Career Panel
Join us this Friday, December 1st from 5-7PM in CAS 224 for the MA Econ 2023 Career Panel! RSVP Here. Panelists include: Raisa Behal, Project Manager at Fraym, MA in Global Development Economics 2016 Daniel Tascón Buchelly, Economic Research Analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, MA in Economics 2021 Lauren Szczerbinski, Vice President […]
EC351 Money and Banking attends presentation by Fidelity portfolio managers
Prof. Gerald Porter and his class Money and Banking (EC351) attended a presentation by Will Danoff and Steve Key, portfolio managers for major Fidelity funds. Their presentation connected macroeconomic trends with investment choices. The photo is of EC351 students with Danoff and Key.
Prof. Lipman voted Executive Vice-President of the Econometric Society
Professor Barton Lipman has been reelected for second-term as Executive Vice-President of the Econometric Society. It plays a critical role in one of the most high-profile societies in Economics. See more here. Learn more about the Society here.
Prof. Restrepo featured in CAS 150th Gitner Family Lecture: What does it mean to be human in the world of AI?
This year’s 2023 Gitner Family Lecture is titled “What does it mean to be human in the world of AI?” and features panelists Margarita Guillory, Associate Professor of Religion; Rachell Powell, Professor of Philosophy; Rachel Denison, Assistant Professor of Psychology & Brain Sciences; and Pascual Restrepo, Associate Professor of Economics. The annual Gerald and Deanne […]
Prof. Lucas in CISS book reading at Alumni Weekend
Professor Robert Lucas will participate in a book reading organized by the Center for Innovation in Social Sciences. He will be reading from his recent book “Crossing the Divide: Rural-Urban Migration in Developing Countries” published by Oxford University Press. The event is on Friday, September 22 at CISS from 2:30-4:30, which Professor Lucas scheduled to […]
Prof. Perron awarded honorary degree from PUC-Peru for accomplishments in time series econometrics
Professor Pierre Perron was awarded a Doctor Honoris Causa (an honorary doctorate) from the Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru for his remarkable accomplishments in research on time series econometrics. The ceremony took place on Friday, September 8th with a beautiful speech by professor from PUC. To see the official resolution and the remarks, see here: […]
Economics announces events for Alumni Weekend
This year is the 150th anniversary of the founding of the College of Arts and Sciences. Many departments are planning special events, including Economics. Ours are held on Friday afternoon, September 22. From 3-4, many faculty will be holding open office hours and we welcome alumni to stop by and say hello. From 4-5, we […]