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07/23/2020

Here is a link to our department newsletter for the academic year 2019-2020. What a year it was!

https://www1.villanova.edu/content/villanova/artsci/eca/_jcr_content/widgetiparsys/download_1432655626/file.res/VU%20Econ%20Newsletter%20July%202020.pdf

There is a first for everything! The student presentations for this year’s Adam Smith research competition occurred via...
04/28/2020

There is a first for everything! The student presentations for this year’s Adam Smith research competition occurred via Zoom on Tuesday, April 28th. The 4 finalists presented their papers to approximately 30 faculty, alumni, and students. This year’s winner was Spencer Hough for his paper on "The Economics of Counterinsurgency". Second place went to Emily Bartell for "Do Big Budget Movies Do Better at the Box Office?". Honorable Mention honors went to Ryan Bulger for "The Effect of Pessimism on Implied Volatility as a Determinant of International Banking Flows", and Jack Capper for "Exploring the Link Between National Debt and Political Stability". Monetary prizes awarded to the finalists were possible because of the generous support of John Haines, '79 CLAS.

"Vs up" by Dr. Li and Dr. Fragiadakis as they enjoyed the VU men's basketball win against Butler on Tuesday, January 21s...
01/27/2020

"Vs up" by Dr. Li and Dr. Fragiadakis as they enjoyed the VU men's basketball win against Butler on Tuesday, January 21st.

01/20/2020

"The Economics Department announces its 2020 Adam Smith Contest, its annual student research paper competition. Eligible papers (by Villanova Economics majors or minors in the class of 2019, 2020 or 2021 in conjunction with Villanova coursework) may address any economics topic. Entries up to 10,000 words are acceptable. Email submissions to catherine.costello@villanova.edu by midnight, 3/31/20. Finalists present papers at event on 4/28/20. Finalists are judged on both written content and oral presentation. First- and second-place winners are recognized with awards of $2000 and $1000, respectively; honorable mention awards (if any) are $500 each. The Adam Smith Contest is funded by a gift from John Haines (A&S ’79)."

On Wednesday, November 20th, at 6:00 PM in the PWC Auditorium, six alums return to campus to discuss their knowledge and...
11/17/2019

On Wednesday, November 20th, at 6:00 PM in the PWC Auditorium, six alums return to campus to discuss their knowledge and experiences from working in the health care industry. Should be a great event! Be sure to join us!

On Thursday, November 7th, five seniors represented the University at the regional FED Challenge competition held at Laf...
11/08/2019

On Thursday, November 7th, five seniors represented the University at the regional FED Challenge competition held at Lafayette College. Our team did very well especially during the Q&A portion - which speaks to how well prepared our students were for areas outside of their presentation. Pictured here are the competitors - John Dolan (VSB) Ryan Cooke (CLAS), Maeve O'Leary (VSB) Colin Helfer (CLAS), and Alec Maxwell (CLAS). The team was coached by Dr. Sarah Burke and Paul Suckow.

The 32nd annual Lucia Lecture was held on Wednesday, November 6th in the Connelly Center Cinema. This year’s lecture wa...
11/08/2019

The 32nd annual Lucia Lecture was held on Wednesday, November 6th in the Connelly Center Cinema. This year’s lecture was given by Dr. Edward Glaser, the Fred and Eleanor Glimp Professor of Economics, Harvard University. His high-charged talk on The Geography of Joblessness was a huge hit with all in attendance.

The 32nd Lucia Lecture will be held on Wednesday, November 6th in the Connelly Center Cinema. This year’s lecture will ...
10/17/2019

The 32nd Lucia Lecture will be held on Wednesday, November 6th in the Connelly Center Cinema. This year’s lecture will be given by Dr. Edward Glaser, the Fred and Eleanor Glimp Professor of Economics, Harvard University. His talk is on "The Geography of Joblessness".

When we get back from fall break next week, we have a terrific line-up of speakers on campus to engage students, faculty...
10/15/2019

When we get back from fall break next week, we have a terrific line-up of speakers on campus to engage students, faculty, and staff.

On Monday, October 21st, the Economics Society with a number of other VSB student organizations and the Anne Welsh McNulty Institute of Women’s Leadership will host The Honorable Karen Dunn Kelley (’82 VSB), Deputy Secretary of Commerce. Terri Boyer, Director of the McNulty Institute will hold a conversation with the Deputy Secretary on the topics of leadership and public service.

On Thursday, October 24th, Dennis Scanlon, Distinguished Professor of Health Policy and Administration, Penn State, will lead a discussion on health care economics and policy.

On Friday, October 25th, the Department of Economics Seminar Series kicks off the academic year with Dr. Andrew Shephard from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Shephard's talk will begin at 11:00 AM in Bartley 1011.
https://www.sas.upenn.edu/~asheph/

CONGRATULATIONS to the class of 2019. We wish you much success and happiness!! Pictured here...Jaya Yadav, VSB, was aw...
05/25/2019

CONGRATULATIONS to the class of 2019. We wish you much success and happiness!! Pictured here...
Jaya Yadav, VSB, was awarded the Bartley Medallion for Excellence in Economics.
Matt Fagerstrom, CLAS, was awarded the Medallion for Excellence in Economics.
Helen Dahlhauser (pictured), Emily DiMatteo (pictured), Matt Fagerstrom, and James Bernecke were inducted into the honor society of Phi Beta Kappa.
Beautiful weekend for graduation. Nick Scicchitano, VSB, celebrated with Dr. Li and Dr. Clain.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS WHO PRESENTED THEIR RESEARCH PAPERS IN THE ANNUAL ADAM SMITH COMPETITION ON FRIDAY.FIRST...
04/15/2019

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS WHO PRESENTED THEIR RESEARCH PAPERS IN THE ANNUAL ADAM SMITH COMPETITION ON FRIDAY.

FIRST PLACE: Matthew Fagerstrom (for "The Financial Industry in the Era of Fiat Currency: An Empirical Approach")

SECOND PLACE: Anna Finkelstein (for "The Effects of Development Aid to the Health Sector on Health")

HONORABLE MENTION: Frank J. Connor (for "Funding the 'Empire of Liberty': United States Military Aid Incentives and American Values")

The photo includes the three finalists with their research advisers.

04/08/2019

Congratulations to 4 of our CLAS econ seniors who will be inducted into Phi Beta Kappa on Thursday, May 16th. The four students are:

Helen Dahlhauser

Emily DiMatteo

James Benecke

Matthew Fagerstrom

On Friday, 24 of our econ students had the opportunity to hear talks from a SVP at the Fed and Matt Luzzetti, VU grad an...
04/08/2019

On Friday, 24 of our econ students had the opportunity to hear talks from a SVP at the Fed and Matt Luzzetti, VU grad and senior economist at Deutsche Bank. The day also included a tour of the Fed Reserve's gold vault and a networking lunch with 20 alums at Harry's. It was a great day!

03/15/2019

The Economics Department reminds students of the details about its 2019 Adam Smith Research Paper Competition. Eligible papers (written by Villanova Economics majors or minors in the class of 2018, 2019 or 2020 in conjunction with Villanova coursework) may address any topic in economics. Entries up to 10,000 words are acceptable. The deadline for submission is midnight, Sunday, March 24, 2019. Email submissions (as Word file with author's name on title page only) to catherine.costello@villanova.edu. Finalists present papers at a luncheon on Friday, April 12. Finalists are judged on both written content and oral presentations. Winners are announced after presentations end. First- and second-place winners are recognized with cash awards of $2000 and $1000, respectively; honorable mention awards (if any) are $500 each. This competition is funded by a gift from John Haines (A&S ’79).

02/01/2019

CONGRATULATIONS to Fr. Craig McMahon for being awarded the 2018 Ellen McArthur Doctoral prize, University of Cambridge.
The prize is awarded to, on a University of Cambridge wide basis, the best dissertation in the sub-field of economic history.

Congratulations to Dr. Suzanne Clain who presented her research on "Patterns in Economics Journal Acceptances and Reject...
01/30/2019

Congratulations to Dr. Suzanne Clain who presented her research on "Patterns in Economics Journal Acceptances and Rejections" at a January 6th breakfast meeting at the American Economic Association's annual conference in Atlanta Georgia. Dr. Clain is pictured here with Dr. Paul Grimes, editor-in-chief of The American Economist and host of the breakfast meeting.

01/22/2019

The Economics Department reminds students of the details for its 2019 Adam Smith Research Paper Competition. Eligible papers (written by Villanova Economics majors or minors in the class of 2018, 2019 or 2020 in conjunction with Villanova coursework) may address any topic in economics. Entries up to 10,000 words are acceptable. The deadline for submission is midnight, Sunday, March 24, 2019. Email submissions to catherine.costello@villanova.edu. Finalists present papers at a luncheon on April 12, 2019. Finalists are judged on written content and oral presentation. Winners are announced after presentations end. First- and second-place winners are recognized with cash awards of $2000 and $1000, respectively; honorable mention awards (if any) are $500 each. This competition is funded by a gift from John Haines (A&S ’79).

01/14/2019

In late 2018, we learned that Fr. Craig McMahon was awarded the St. Edmund's College, University of Cambridge, Emsley Prize for the academic year 2017/18 for his PhD thesis. CONGRATULATIONS, FR. CRAIG!!

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