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October 19, 2022
We are pleased to announce that Professor Jingyi Huang has been awarded the Allan Nevins Prize in American Economic History. This prestigious and competitive award is given annually by the Economic History Association on behalf of Columbia University Press for the best dissertation in U.S. or Canadian economic history completed during the previous year. As noted by a related announcement “…is a notable recognition of Huang’s work and puts her on the path of major contribution to the field for years to come.”
Economics Department Blog
April 6, 2023
Life After Brandeis provided a great chance for undergraduate economics and business majors to network, hear about the professional paths of four Brandeis alums, and speak with representatives from the Hiatt Career Center, Study Abroad Office, and IBS admissions! The four Brandeis graduates participated in a panel discussion, followed by an open Q&A from the […]
February 27, 2023
The Economist featured Prof. Raphael Schoenle’s work related to inflation in a recent article: https://www.economist.com/briefing/2023/02/16/lots-of-investors-think-inflation-is-under-control-not-so-fast
October 19, 2022
We are pleased to announce that Professor Jingyi Huang has been awarded the Allan Nevins Prize in American Economic History. This prestigious and competitive award is given annually by the Economic History Association on behalf of Columbia University Press for the best dissertation in U.S. or Canadian economic history completed during the previous year. As noted […]
October 18, 2022
The yearly MEET THE MAJOR event, hosted by the Undergraduate Departmental Representatives (UDRs), provided students with the opportunity to learn more about the economics major. The event was useful for first years and sophomores who have not yet declared their major, and would like to better understand the requirements, expectations, and experiences of a Brandeis […]