News
V. Joseph Hotz Elected as Society of Labor Economists Fellow
Monday, May 7, 2018Professor V. Joseph Hotz has been named a fellow of the Society of Labor Economists (SOLE). The honorary title is given to those who have made “contributions of unusual distinction” to the field of labor economics. Among these contributions are Hotz’s work with former colleague Robert Miller (... Read More »
Duke Awards Distinguished Professors to 26 Faculty Members
Thursday, May 3, 2018Duke Today
Duke University yesterday awarded distinguished professorships to 26 faculty members. Professors Patrick Bayer, A. Craig Burnside, and Subhrendu K. Pattanayak were among those honored at the annual event.
Top Student Scholars: Independent Studies of Neutrinos, Medicaid Policy, and African Feminism
Monday, April 30, 2018Duke Today
The 2018 Faculty Scholars Awards were presented to five juniors for independent study, including Louden Richason of economics, whose studies have focused on the structural, cultural, and psychological factors that constrain opportunities for different groups in the United States.
Duke Sophomores Aim to Transform Cold Storage in India
Friday, April 27, 2018Duke Today
An interdisciplinary team of Duke sophomores is heading to the Hult Prize finals with an idea to address India’s shortage of agricultural cold storage solutions by offering a novel storage and distribution network that compensates farmers and simplifies the supply chain.
Doctoral Students Present Research at International Industrial Organization Conference
Tuesday, April 24, 2018Four Duke Economics doctoral candidates recently presented research at the 16th Annual International Industrial Organization Conference (IIOC) in Indianapolis, Ind. Organized by the Industrial Organization Society, the IIOC features research on antitrust policy, regulatory policy, and competition... Read More »
What We Get Wrong About Closing the Racial Wealth Gap
Tuesday, April 24, 2018Fortune
In a new report led by Professors William Darity, Jr. and Darrick Hamilton (New School), as explained by co-author Antonio Moore, researchers illustrate the scale of the racial wealth gap, debunk 10 commonly held myths, and offer solutions for confronting the problem.
Changes Across Cohorts in Wage Returns to Schooling and Early Work Experience
Tuesday, April 17, 2018VoxEU
A new VoxEU column summarizes research by Professors V. Joseph Hotz and Arnaud Maurel, and alumni Jared Ashworth and Tyler Ransom that examines the effect of schooling and early career work experience on later life wages.
Two Duke Students Selected as Truman Scholars
Monday, April 16, 2018Duke Today
Duke University juniors Kushal Kadakia and Claire Wang, an economics minor, are among 59 students selected nationally as 2018 Truman Scholars. Students are selected based on their leadership potential, high academic achievement, and a commitment to careers in public service and advocacy.
Department Hosts Honors Program Events on April 24 and 27
Friday, April 13, 2018The Department of Economics welcomes all members of the Duke community to come learn more about the research our undergraduates have completed as part of the 2017-18 Honors Program. This year, an anticipated 35 honors students are expected to compete for the following awards: Best Honors... Read More »
Three Duke Students Named Udall Scholars
Thursday, April 12, 2018Duke Today
Three Duke University students — including economics minor Claire Wang — are recipients of the Udall Scholarship, which recognizes students who have demonstrated a commitment to careers in the environment or Native American tribal public policy or healthcare.