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May 1, 2025

In the media: Prof. Julie Smith shares views on stagflation on Marketplace

A frequent guest on APM's flagship business news program, Smith notes that the U.S. economy is doing ok, despite tariffs.

Apr 29, 2025

West Baltimore rising

Prof. Gladstone “Fluney” Hutchinson and Lafayette’s Economic Empowerment and Global Learning Project inspire hope in Charm City.

Apr 3, 2025

In the media: Prof. James DeVault quoted in article about effects of Trump tariffs

James DeVault, professor of economics, was quoted in an April 2 LehighValleyNews.com article.

Mar 27, 2025

In the media: Prof. Yang Jie offers expert commentary in WalletHub 

Jie responded to a series of questions posed by WalletHub, a personal finance website based in Miami, Fla.

Mar 13, 2025

J.H. Tarbell Lab (with Bloomberg terminals) opens global market information to Lafayette students

The J.H. Tarbell Lab (with Bloomberg terminals) offers 12 terminals that access real-time data from markets around the world.

Mar 5, 2025

New research sheds negative light on Daylight Saving Time

In co-authored research paper, Prof. Susan Averett finds DST and artificial time zones cause circadian misalignment.

Mar 4, 2025

Economics Profs. Adam Biener and Hongxing Liu named to boards of regional economics organizations

Two members of the Economics Department faculty, Adam Biener and Hongxing Liu, were recently elected to the boards of two regional and influential economics…

Feb 13, 2025

Fed vice chair’s visit to campus inspires students

During any given academic year at Lafayette College, distinguished authors, researchers, elected officials, business leaders, and innovators who speak…

Feb 1, 2025

Fed vice chair to give Feb. 4 talk in Oechsle Hall 

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson will speak on the U.S. economic outlook and monetary policy.

Jan 21, 2025

In the media: Prof. Averett quoted in USA Today in response to Mark Zuckerberg’s call for ‘masculine energy’

USA Today quoted Prof. Susan Averett in a Jan. 17 article.

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