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Watson Fellow Strives for Safe, Affordable Housing for All Americans

�ʼһ��� senior Langston Stephens wins Watson Fellowship to study how countries around the world handle housing inequities with the hope of changing the lives of Americans facing eviction and homelessness.

Economy Getting a Vaccine, but Only for Some

Economic experts frequently disagree, but a �ʼһ���-led national panel of four of them reached a consensus about the year ahead: The recovery will be swift…and uneven.

Is a Stadium a Wise Use of Public Funds? Q&A with Econ Prof. Fred Smith

�ʼһ��� Econ Professors: Tariffs Hurt U.S. Economy and Threaten Global Stability

With the United States and China locked in a tit-for-tat trade war, two �ʼһ��� economics professors and experts in international trade illuminated the cost and complexity of this conflict between the world’s two largest economies.

From City to Rainforest: Boren Scholar to Study a Divided Brazil at an Environmental Crossroads

As environmentalists fight to save the Amazon Rainforest, Brazil’s leader is fighting to cut regulations to protect it and the indigenous families that live there. He says development will encourage more farming and industry and boost Brazil’s distressed economy.

Cora Martin ’21 has followed the battle closely, reading newspapers from Brazil and the United States for the latest developments. In August, she’ll go to Brazil to witness it firsthand.

From Cheaper Insulin to Stemming School Expulsions: Pre-Symposium Preview of Original Student Work With Real-World Effects

They tackle real world problems: Tracking measles outbreaks. Developing better life-saving medications. Making mental health counseling more accessible. Keeping at-risk kids in school and out of prison.

They enliven the arts: Performing on stage. Writing poetry. Producing films. Playing music. Composing music. Painting. Drawing. Sculpting.

That’s just a small taste of what �ʼһ��� students have been up to this year.

Split Decision: Econ professor Fred Smith Says Amazon Followed Skilled Workforce To New York City and Northern Virginia

“Econophysics”: The Big Bang Theory Meets Wall Street

Venture Fund Winners: There’s a Drone and an App for That

Former Dean of Faculty Clark Ross’s Scholarship Pushes �ʼһ��� Past $425 Million Milestone

Econ Prof Fred Smith on “Prime” Characteristics of the 20 Cities in the Hunt for Amazon’s HQ2

Beyond the Noise: New Series Breaks Down Issues That Matter

New York Times: Prof. Fred Smith on the Bidding War for Amazon HQ2

Creating Community: Economists Gather to Talk Teaching, Faculty Support

�ʼһ���'s Economics Department hosted the Annual Liberal Arts Macroeconomics Conference, bringing together nearly 50 macroeconomists from 36 liberal arts colleges around the country to share ideas and research. Learn more.

Origin Stories: Students Share Defining Moments That Shaped Their Lives

Showing Up: Jonathan Sheperd-Smith ’18 Leads in Service

Jonathan Sheperd-Smith '18 watched as the little boy fidgeted in his seat, unable to focus on the standardized test in front of him.

All Things Considered: Student-Driven Journal Covers Timely Economic Issues

Bridging the Gap: Smith Scholar Alyssa Bryan ’17 on to Postgraduate Year in London

Forbes: Genevieve Nielsen ’14 One of Forbes ‘30 under 30’ Social Entrepreneurs

Human Ingenuity on Display at Digital Projects Showcase