Pearson’s Research on Racial and Ethnic Exclusion Supported by Russell Sage Foundation Grant
The assistant professor of economics is part of a team exploring the exclusion and expulsion of groups of people from towns and cities from 1850 to 1950.
See related: Asian-American, Black, Economic Policy, Grant Awards, LatinX, U.S. Immigration, United States
Mitra Articles on India’s Labor Force Published in East Asia Forum and Economic Times
"The recent set of labour reforms are also an encouraging development. Numerous labour regulations have been consolidated into four codes, eliminating contradictions among them," writes Devashish Mitra, professor and chair of economics.
See related: Economic Policy, India, Labor, Trade
Alumnus Dmytro Kuchirka Hopes to Return to Ukraine ‘to Make Life Better’ and Help Rebuild
He was in his senior year at the Maxwell School when the Russian invasion began.
Buzard Talks to CBC Radio About Her Research on Parental Involvement
"So many of the calls come to them [mothers], even though they're in kind of very demanding jobs [and] they've told the schools to call their children's fathers," says Kristy Buzard, associate professor of economics.
See related: Child & Elder Care, Education, Gender and Sex, United States
‘Time, Talent and Treasure’: Alumna Phaedra Stewart Gives from the Heart
The veteran human resources executive turned social entrepreneur shares her philosophy on life, work and the transformative power of positivity.
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Maxwell Hosts Conference Focused on International Trade
The two-day event drew scholars from across the U.S. as well as Canada and England.
See related: Economic Policy, International Affairs, Trade
The Shadow of the Confederacy: Culture, Institutions, and the Geography of Racial Animus in the US
"The Shadow of the Confederacy: Culture, Institutions, and the Geography of Racial Animus in the US," co-authored by Assistant Professor of Economics Thomas Pearson, was published by the Centre for Economic Policy Research.
See related: Race & Ethnicity, United States
Kristy Buzard Explores Gender Disparities in Economics
She is part of a three-member team that received a $157,065 grant from the Women in Economics and Mathematics Research Consortium.
See related: Gender and Sex, Grant Awards, United States
Treatment for Mental Health and Substance Use: Spillovers to Police Safety
Unemployment, Alcohol, and Tobacco Use: Separating State Dependence from Unobserved Heterogeneity
COVID-19 Has Strengthened the Relationship Between Alcohol Consumption and Domestic Violence
Maxwell School Announces Recent Faculty Additions
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Maxwell School Announces 2023 Faculty Promotions
Six faculty members were granted tenure and promoted to associate professor and three were promoted to professor.
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Maria Zhu Awarded the 2023 Montonna Fund
The assistant professor of economics received the honor for her work teaching undergraduate students.
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Maxwell Student Megan Edenfeld Article on Securing International Airspace Published by US State Dept
"Illicitly proliferated Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) and Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, or All-purpose Tactical Guided Missiles (ATGMs), continue to pose risks to international skies," writes Maxwell student Megan Edenfeld. "With the safety of commercial and military aircraft at stake, securing airspace is a priority for the U.S. government and partner and Allied governments worldwide."
See related: International Affairs, National Security, United States
Moving Policies Toward Racial and Ethnic Equality: The Case of SNAP
"Moving policies toward racial and ethnic equality: The case of the supplemental nutrition assistance program," co-authored by economists Alfonso Flores-Lagunes and Hugo Jales, was published in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics.
See related: Economic Policy, Food Security, Race & Ethnicity, United States
Flores-Lagunes Comments on Biden’s Nomination for Federal Reserve Board in Bloomberg Article
Alfonso Flores-Lagunes, professor of economics, says the nomination [of Adriana Kugler] is “fundamental,” calling the lack of Hispanic representation at the Fed a “glaring aspect of inequality” in the U.S.
See related: Federal, LatinX, United States
WP 257 Moving Policies Toward Racial and Ethnic Equality
Awards of Excellence Honoree: Maxwell Has Been ‘a Guiding Hand’ in Public Service Career
Bernard Rostker G’66, G’70 was one of four alumni honored at the Washington, D.C., event emceed by CNN anchor Boris Sanchez '09.
See related: Awards & Honors, Centennial