Dec 20, 2022
In the media: The Fed wants to bring inflation down to 2%. But why not 3%? Or 5%?
Prof. Julie Smith tells NPR's Marketplace that the 2% inflation target originated in New Zealand
Economics
Nov 1, 2022
In the media: How long does it take for Fed rate hikes to work?
Economics Prof. Julie Smith, a frequent guest on Marketplace, NPR's flagship business news program, discusses how long it take for Fed's interest rate…
Oct 21, 2022
Joaquín Gómez-Miñambres to deliver Jones Faculty Lecture
Economics Prof. Joaquín Gómez-Miñambres to discuss economic implications of trust and reciprocity in employer-employee relationships during Jones Faculty…
Oct 11, 2022
In the media: Prof. Steven Swidler quoted in Bloomberg report on house flipping
Flippers continue to gamble by buying and selling, Prof. Steven Swidler tells Bloomberg
Jul 27, 2022
In the media: Prof. Julie Smith quoted in AFP article about expected Fed rate hike this week
A frequently sought source by national and international media, Smith tells Agence France-Presse that previous rate increases seem to be working to control…
Jul 5, 2022
Learning how to make AI more ethical
A Lafayette faculty-student research team is examining how algorithms can be written to prevent bias as part of a Google Research Scholar Program.
Jun 29, 2022
Changing the world through economics
Ruben Hernandez ’24 is spending the summer and fall learning about fostering diversity in economic development and improving the lives of people in economically…
Jun 29, 2022
Prof. Julie Smith joins think tank panel discussion on inflation
Professor of economics shared her views on inflation with a panel organized by Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, a leading think tank for…
Jun 3, 2022
Students help senior living organization develop marketing strategy
Hands-on economics research project is a win-win: Lafayette students help a Lehigh Valley senior living facility while gaining valuable real-world experience…
May 11, 2022
In the media: CNBC features Prof. Erin Cottle Hunt’s Social Security research
Assistant professor of economics featured in CNBC article about her recent research on shortcomings with Social Security benefits.