Nov 21, 2024
CEOs who hunt and fish less likely to be environmentally friendly, study shows
Prof. Steve Swidler and his research colleagues examine how corporate leaders make strategic decisions and implement ideas.
Economics
Nov 21, 2024
In the media: Prof. Steven Swidler featured in WalletHub
Steven Swidler, Walter E. Hanson/KPMG Professor of Business and Finance, offered expert commentary in a recent WalletHub piece about consumer loans and…
Sep 4, 2024
Prof. Yang Jie featured in WalletHub’s “Expert Opinions” section
Yang Jie, assistant professor of economics, was featured in WalletHub’s “Expert Opinions” section.
Aug 21, 2024
New academic building and student housing open for fall
William E. Simon Center for Economics and Business and McCartney II are among the campus enhancements greeting Lafayette community this fall.
Aug 14, 2024
In the media: Prof. Hutchinson featured in Washington Post about his work in Jamaica with Kamala Harris’s father
Prof. Gladstone “Fluney” Hutchinson is featured in an Aug. 13 Washington Post article about how he worked with Vice President Kamala Harris's father…
Jul 22, 2024
From West Baltimore to Riyadh, Khalid Al-Motaery ’23 makes his mark
With his Lafayette degree in computer science and minor in economics, Al-Motaery says his interdisciplinary background at Lafayette has been a valuable…
Jun 26, 2024
Collaborating on building hope and economic independence in Moldova
Over spring break, a team of Gladstone Whitman ’49 fellows traveled to Moldova representing the College and the EEGLP.
May 22, 2024
In the media: Prof. Hutchinson delivers commencement address at SUNY Oneonta, receives honorary degree
Gladstone “Fluney” Hutchinson, associate professor of economics and policy studies, delivered the commencement address at SUNY Oneonta, his alma mater…
May 13, 2024
Student, faculty research sheds light on mental health care disparities
Working directly with Prof. Adam Biener, Ainsley Carlson ’24 used statistical models and federal survey data to document mental health care disparities…
Apr 29, 2024
In the media: Prof. Julie Smith on NPR report about how the economy is shaping local voter reaction
NPR’s Morning Edition reached out to Prof. Julie Smith for its April 29 report about how the economy is influencing Northampton County voters.