| Students attend the National Conference for College Women Leaders
Samira Niazi (on the right) and Rachel Witherspoon (on the left) attended the National Conference for College Women Leaders (NCCWSL), sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), at the University of Maryland this spring.
Samira reports, “Never have I been surrounded by so many passionate, driven, and unapologetic women in one room. These women bravely told their stories in hopes of uplifting and inspiring others. For me, it did just that. Whether it was the stories of college student leaders or CEOs running their own companies, their words helped put my own life into perspective.” Rachel explained, “Having the opportunity to be surrounded by so many powerful and inspiring women was eye opening. I was able to hear from and meet many female leaders in the world of politics and economics on their own journeys and what they see for the future.”
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Brady Malone received second place honors for his paper presentation, "Individual Trait Economics: The Role of Human Personality in Wage Determination," at the Bowling Green State University undergraduate economics paper competition. There were 40 entries so the competition was stiff!
Brady also earned the Honors Designation in Economics. To earn this honor, an economics major must earn a B+ or higher in two capstone courses and complete a research paper through a Directed Research (ECON 499), maintain a 3.25 GPA overall and a 3.5 GPA in upper level economics courses.
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Prof. Bruce Pietrykowski published his book entitled Work. UM-Dearborn online publication Freshly Pressed reports this book “…explores the history and contemporary organization of work under capitalism. Employing a progressive, worker-centered vision that goes beyond mainstream economics, Pietrykowski examines themes ranging from inequality, care work and the gig economy to technological change and a universal basic income.” (the entire Pietrykowski interview can be found here)
Read more about our faculty members' research projects, outreach activities, publications and presentations in this section.
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Economics Club – Spring break in D.C.
The Economics Club traveled to Washington, D.C. over spring break. Chelsea Mercer, the club president, organized the trip with nine students attending. They toured the Treasury, the Federal Reserve, and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing along with Smithsonian museums. They also met with the Econ Club of American University and enjoyed a lively economic discussion.
Participant Elizabeth Jones said, "It was a very interesting and exciting trip. I am so grateful for the opportunities and experiences that I had, and the friendships that I made. I had been dreaming of going to the Federal Reserve for years, and seeing it in person was everything I ever could have dreamed it to be, and more." Rachel Witherspoon said, “As an economics student who hopes to one day work in D.C. after getting my Masters in Public Policy, having the opportunity to see D.C. for the first time was indescribable. The chance to tour the Fed was by far the icing on the cake. If being a major in economics teaches you anything, it is that the U.S. Fed is most likely the most powerful entity in the world. I am forever thankful to the economics department for affording my fellow students and me this incredible opportunity.”
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Americans often fear that increased migration will depress native wages.The literature on the impact immigrants have on native-born workers producers conflicting results due to various factors: examination of different time periods, analysis of different countries, and analysis of short run versus long run effects.
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ECON 398 can be taken for three or six credit hours, three hours of which can be applied to your economics upper division course requirement. Students work on site for eight or 16 hours per week accordingly. Recent placements include Detroit Chamber of Commerce, Hantz Group, and Detroit Economic Growth Corporation.
In the upcoming Fall term, we have a new internship opportunity at the Belle Isle Conservancy. The Conservancy seeks a student with good statistical skills to help develop infographic materials to effectively communicate Belle Isle’s economic impact on the community. If time permits, the intern will help estimate the return on investment on fundraising. Where are they getting the biggest bang for their fundraising buck? Successful completion of ECON 302 and ECON 305 are preferred for this particular internship
All juniors and senior economics majors who have completed two of the three core courses (ECON 301, ECON 302, ECON 305) are eligible to apply for the Economics Internship program. To learn more about this internship program, go to the Economics Internship page. If you have further questions, contact either Prof. Kursman or Prof. Smith.
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New Databases of Interest to Economists Available via Mardigian Library
To access the database, simply begin at the Library’s home page, click on the Databases button, and then find the title in the A to Z list.
Fed In Print
Fed in Print is the central catalog of publications by the United States Federal Reserve System. Coverage includes the core economic reviews, as well as specialized regional and international publications, working papers, and annual report essays. Also included are selected speeches, community development publications, and conference papers.
Business Source Complete
Business Source Complete contains company and industry profiles, country economic reports, SWOT analyses, and market research reports. This database indexes peer-reviewed journals covering topics such as management, economics, finance, accounting and international business, as well as indexing and abstracts for business journals dating back to 1886.
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| Just who is a typical Economics graduate? The simple answer is that there is no such person. Our alumni have a diverse range of skills, talents, experiences and goals. Click here ... and maybe you'll see a familiar name!
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| Podcasts for Economists
Podcasts are a great way to keep current with economic news and research. The Indicator and Planet Money both mostly deal with contemporary events. EconTalk and Freakonomics deal with recent economic research. Hidden Brain, a podcast devoted to social sciences, often discusses economic topics. The International Monetary Fund offers a podcast that covers an array of topics related to the global economy (e.g., trade and climate change).
Websites for Behavioral Economics
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