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
In the Media
Dec 1, 2022
In the media: Local expert discusses House vote to avert rail strike
Rail strike would devastate the economy and cause political repercussions, Prof. John Kincaid tells local news outlet
Nov 14, 2022
In the media: Local expert weighs in on why polls may have gotten some races wrong
Prof. John Kincaid interviewed by WFMZ-69 News about what influenced the results of the midterm elections and the similarities between Pennsylvania’s…
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 31, 2022
In the media: Harper’s publishes Prof. Joshua Miller’s response to essay about Puritans
Harper’s Magazine, one of the oldest general-interest publications in the nation, asked Joshua Miller, professor of government & law, to submit a response…
Oct 28, 2022
In the media: How much do endorsements in political campaigns matter?
Prof. John Kincaid interviewed by WFMZ-69 News about the power of endorsements
Oct 12, 2022
In the media: Prof. John Kincaid on Supreme Court’s undated Pennsylvania ballot ruling
Interviewed by WFMZ-69 News, Prof. Kincaid weighs in on how U.S. Supreme Court decision may affect balloting in Pennsylvania.
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
Oct 6, 2022
In the media: Prof. Derek Smith quoted in national article about lottery play
Mathematics Prof. Derek Smith featured in U.S. News & World Report article about why people play the lottery and the chances of winning.
Oct 3, 2022
In the media: John Clark on how the internet has eroded ability to read maps
HuffPost interviewed Lafayette's geospatial services librarian about research traditions that have been eliminated by the internet