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The Department of Economics is committed to diversity in its intellectual approach. This dedication is evident in the interdisciplinary research groups housed with the department. In addition to engaging in interdisciplinary research and teaching, these research groups hold weekly seminars that bring...
Doctoral Placements The Department of Economics has graduated many successful economists who are employed throughout the worlds of academia, business, philanthropy, and government 2021-2022 Rachael Behr Teaching Professor, Economics, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH Markus Bjoerkheim Merc...
Dear Friends: Welcome to Spring! I’m from Minnesota, so unlike so many of my colleagues who hail from more Southern climes, this cold, damp and snowy March is nevertheless a true Spring to me. In fact, it’s even a nice one! As many of you know, we were deeply saddened by the passing this past Janua...
Lisa ReddigMother of 2 George Mason Economics Students Caralynn has grown onto an accomplished and adventurous young woman during her time at George Mason. She has never wavered from her desire to master the study of economics and Mason has provided the ideal learning environment. Exploring th...
The Center for the Study of Neuroeconomics & Professor Kevin McCabe Through the generous support of IFREE, the Center for the Study of Neuroeconomics (CSN), led by Dr. Kevin McCabe, was able to run two important and very successful summer programs: the Summer Intern and Fellow Program and the H...
Daniel Houser Dear Friends: Hello! Hope you’ve had a wonderful summer and early fall. We’re back at full-speed, enjoying the teaching and research activities that so well characterize our ever-more vibrant department. I’ve been eager to write, and happy that I now have the chance to tell you of ...
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is proud to honor Hassan Shahidi, BA International Studies '81, MA Economics '83, with the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award in Economics. Shahidi is the president and chief executive officer of Flight Safety Foundation, an international and independent no...
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is proud to honor Torey Carter-Conneen, BA Economics '06, with the 2023 CHSS Alumni Service Award to Community.Carter-Conneen serves as the chief executive officer of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), the 16,000-member professional asso...
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is proud to honor Gary M. Shiffman, MA Economics '01, PhD '02, with the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award in Economics. Shiffman is an economist who works to counter coercion and organized violence and to support others who do the same. He is currently fou...
