Economics

Apr 17, 2020

Delivering Hope

Lafayette’s Stephen Sajer ’22 has a thoughtful way of showing those on the front lines in his hometown of Summit, N.J., that they are appreciated:…

Mar 31, 2020

New Studies Show Higher Costs of Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity leads to even higher costs than previously thought, according to two newly published studies by a Lafayette economics professor.

Feb 3, 2020

Expert Commentary: The Power of Adorable

Prof. Steven Swidler is featured in a Philadelphia Inquirer story about how certain word choices can increase property value.

Dec 18, 2019

Money-Saving Tips for the Holidays

Joaquín Gómez-Miñambres, assistant professor of economics, gives tips on holiday spending in a WalletHub article.

Dec 8, 2019

International Innovation

Lafayette Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) inspired chapter members at a global conference.

Nov 25, 2019

The Appeal of ‘Adorable’

Researchers found that when real estate agents included "adorable" in property listings, it added considerable value to the house.

Nov 22, 2019

Paradigm Shifting

Alan Harlam advocated for real change to global problems through social entrepreneurship at a Dyer Center program.

Sep 21, 2019

Restoring Property Rights in Sierra Leone

Prof. Rex Ahene spent his summer finalizing the primary policy on land and natural resources in Sierra Leone.

Sep 16, 2019

Expert Commentary: The Flip Side of a Recession

Prof. Julie Smith about her views on economic fundamentals in today’s economy on the popular public radio business program Marketplace.

Sep 13, 2019

Professors Debunk Link Between Medicaid Expansion and Opioid Deaths

Lafayette professors' research shows there is no evidence to support that Medicaid expansion is related to opioid deaths.