Mar 28, 2022
Social Security spousal benefits not useful, new study reveals
New research from Prof. Erin Cottle Hunt reveals that the current system could be reconfigured to help couples by increasing survivor benefits.
Economics
Mar 23, 2022
Expert commentary: lingering effects of the ‘she-cession’
Prof. Susan Averett spoke with the Lehigh Valley Press about the effect of pandemic mitigation policies on women’s employment.
Mar 22, 2022
Menu designs may lead to food waste, new study reveals
Economics professors Joaquín Gómez-Miñambres and Hongxing Liu shows that more limited menus can lower food waste, boost healthier eating.
Mar 19, 2022
Creating solutions for community challenges
New fellowship enables students to apply entrepreneurial skills, energy, and ideas to help the city of Easton implement its Climate Action Plan.
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.
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.