Tyler Cowen reflects on the recent hurricanes and how price gouging can assist in the distribution of needed resources.

An article on The Economist's website features research conducted by economics department chair Daniel Houser that suggests that in China, overconfidence in trading may be gender neutral.

Social sciences, and specifically economics, communication, and psychology, support Mason's strong showing in the international Shanghai Rankings.

The mood in EagleBank Arena was lively on May 18 and 19, as the College of Humanities and Social Sciences held its degree celebration ceremonies. Congratulations again to all of our graduates! We are pleased to welcome you to an impressive community of alumni, made only stronger by the class of 2017.

When you hear trade deficit, recognize the defectiveness of the term. A lot of trade deficit talk serves no good purpose.

Bradley Foundation recognizes Williams for his contribution to free representative government and private enterprise.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is pleased to announce the May 2017 degree celebrations will be led by two outstanding alumni: chief historian for the White House Historical Association, Edward Lengel, and Lt. Col. Suzanne Devlin, a former acting chief of police for the Fairfax County Police Department and the current supervisor of safety and security for Loudoun County Public Schools.

An op-ed in the Wall Street Journal lauds the “thoughtful and constructive expertise” of the Trump administration’s team at the National Economic Council, noting the contributions of Mason economics alumni Brian Blase and Shahira Knight.