Economics and Management

Author: mpodemsk

  • Congratulations to the Winners of the Inaugural Economic Research and Communication Contest!

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    We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Economic Research and Communication Contest, which garnered exceptional submissions from our talented students. The level of scholarship and dedication displayed by our participants was truly impressive, making the selection process quite challenging. Without further ado, let’s unveil the deserving winners! Economic Research Category Winner: Ben ForsbergIn…

  • Announcing the Economic Research and Communication Contest: A Chance to Showcase Your Scholarship

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    mpodemsk

    The Economics and Management Department is thrilled to announce the launch of the Economic Research and Communication Contest. This pilot program aims to encourage and recognize undergraduate scholarship in economics, and we invite all econ majors to participate. The contest comprises two categories: Economic Research – an original research paper written as part of a…

  • Why Does Racial Inequality Persist? Guest Lecture by Professor Glenn Loury

    Why Does Racial Inequality Persist? Guest Lecture by Professor Glenn Loury

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    mpodemsk

    We are pleased to invite all students to a lecture by Glenn Loury on the topic of “Why Racial Inequality Persists.” Glenn Loury is a renowned economist, academic, and social commentator. He is currently the Merton P. Stoltz Professor of the Social Sciences and Professor of Economics at Brown University. He is also a host…

  • J-term 2023: Opportunity to Study Economics of Innovation

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    mpodemsk

    This January, Economics and Management Department will offer a one-time special topics course: Economics of Innovation (E/M-244). There are no prerequisites for this course and it counts as an elective for all E/M majors.   Course Description: Just a couple of centuries ago, most people lived lives that were “solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.”…

  • D-Up Wins 1st Place and advances to the Minnesota Cup by Lanie Altmann ’20

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    mpodemsk

    On Saturday, May 11, the Gustie Entrepreneur Cup was held in Alumni Hall. Seven teams presented their ideas to the judges: John Bergstrom ’82, Betsy Byers, Michelle Courtright ’99, Jann Eichlersmith ’85, Debby Gustafson ’85, Brent Harms ’82, Bob LaBombard, Russ Michaletz ’74, and Ari Silkey ’99. The teams included Twigit, The Thinking Tank, Campus…

  • Walter E. Williams Essay Winners

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    mpodemsk

    Last weekend, an impromptu essay contest was announced to Economics and Management Students. They were asked to spend a part of the snowstorm weekend writing a response to one of five quotes from professor Walter E. Williams – 2018 Lindau Resident in Conservative Thought. And now we know the names of the winners: Ashley Allen…