Mar 7, 2022
Women in the workforce
A chat with economics professor Susan Averett about her latest book, which explains obstacles women face in claiming equal economic status.
Economics
Feb 27, 2022
Honoring Faculty All-Stars
Four faculty members were recognized for their ongoing support of Lafayette student-athletes.
Jan 24, 2022
Embracing the ‘and’ Philosophy
At Lafayette, Kristen Steudel '22 didn't have to pick between econ and engineering. Combining disciplines helped her develop analytical and critical thinking…
Jan 4, 2022
Economics Research Project Offers Graduate-Level Experience
Wenxin (Cyndia) Chen '22 used her skills in data collection and analysis to make significant contributions to economics professor's research.
Nov 17, 2021
New Study Reveals Low Staffing, Burnout in the Nation’s Largest Prosecutors’ Offices
Research from Prof. Adam Biener suggests strain exacerbated by the pandemic may undermine the functioning of prosecutors’ offices.
Nov 8, 2021
STEM Star: The Infrastructure Sensor
Kristen Steudel '22 works to detect the structural integrity of bridges and buildings.
Oct 7, 2021
How Fear of Discrimination and Stigma Affects Mental Health Care
Prof. Adam Biener discusses mental health care in American Heart Association News article.
Sep 30, 2021
Labor Shortages Reflect a Change in Workforce Behavior
Christopher Ruebeck, associate professor of economics, spoke with WLVR-FM, the Lehigh Valley’s NPR affiliate, about the labor shortages happening across…
Sep 30, 2021
Holiday Shopping: Should You Start Now?
Christopher Ruebeck, associate professor of economics, spoke to WLVR-FM, the Lehigh Valley’s NPR affiliate, about the pandemic’s impact on consumer spending…
Sep 16, 2021
What Is Going on with Inflation?
Julie Smith, professor of economics at Lafayette College, discusses inflation on NPR's Marketplace.