Jul 1, 2021
Prof. Julie Smith Joins National Survey on U.S. Monetary Policy
Professor of economics was surveyed by the Financial Times and the Global Markets Initiative about U.S. monetary policy.
Economics
Jun 7, 2021
Starting with $3,000 in the 1940s, Investment Club Hits $1 Million
Country's oldest student-run investment club in the United States surpasses $1 million. Learn what smart investment helped them reach the mark this year…
Jun 1, 2021
Senior’s Journey to Graduation Powered by Grit and Gratitude
Kaizer Butler ’21 faced a potentially fatal disease and injury but persevered with encouragement from his extended Lafayette family.
Apr 5, 2021
Patients Pay Extra for Out-of-Network Emergency Care, New Study Reveals
New research by economics Prof. Adam Biener is the first of its kind to track how much patients paid toward surprise medical bills.
Mar 11, 2021
Getting $1.9 Trillion in Aid Out the Door?
In her third appearance on NPR’s Marketplace this year, Prof. Julie Smith shares how inflation rates may change.
Mar 5, 2021
Lehigh Valley Median Home Price is up 27 Percent
Prof. Steven Swidler shares insights on rising real estate prices with WLVR, the Lehigh Valley's NPR affiliate.
Feb 25, 2021
What Does Inflation Look Like?
Julie Smith, professor of economics, was featured in the Feb. 23 edition of NPR's Marketplace about her views on inflation.
Feb 21, 2021
The Plan to Close the Output Gap
Julie Smith, professor of economics, was a featured guest on the Feb. 10, 2021 edition of NPR's Marketplace.
Dec 21, 2020
The Economic Fallout of COVID-19
Prof. Chris Ruebeck joins panel to discuss the economic impacts of COVID-19 and why the Lehigh Valley is positioned to navigate the crisis better than…
Jul 13, 2020
New Report: How States are Exploring Health-Care Options
"We hope this report will be instructive for state policymakers who are considering introducing a public option."