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.
Economics
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.
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.
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…