At Dartmouth Economics, we offer courses in areas like competition and strategy, development economics, finance, health economics, international economics, labor economics, macroeconomics, and public economics. We use the frameworks of economics and data analysis to understand pressing social issues, and we involve our students in that work.
From public lectures on globalization to work illuminating gender inequalities, Dartmouth economists foster public policy discourse about critical contemporary issues.
In the category of "Advancing Human Progress," Professor Williams is named one of the "thinkers, activists, and scholars working on solutions to today's (and tomorrow's) biggest problems."
In episode 7, we highlight Dr. Apoorv Gupta's research on the Indian banknote demonetization of 2016, the implementation of digital wallets across the nation, and more.
The NBER has launched a Working Group on Gender in the Economy to provide a venue for research on the role of women in the economies of both developed and developing nations. Jessica Goldberg of the Univ. of Maryland, Claudia Goldin of Harvard, and Claudia Olivetti of Dartmouth College will serve as codirectors.
To a packed Filene Auditorium on Tuesday, October 17th, William M. Rodgers III gave a talk on "Cases For Economic Equity," touching on his work at the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank as well as his experience as an undergrad at Dartmouth.
Department of Economics Lecture Series on Inequality, Discrimination, and Opportunity, Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 5pm - 6pm. Location TBD. Professor Rodgers will present four economic cases for equity. Each offers an analytical framework for understanding the importance of economic equity.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York would like to invite college students and professors nationwide to attend their webinar: "Demystifying a Career Path in Economics and Advancing Diversity" to be held on Wednesday, October 18, from 4:00p.m. to 5:30p.m.
In episode 6, Dr. Cascio discusses her research on universal versus targeted preschool programs highlighting the benefits of universal early education for the American economy and young families.