Economics

Four graduating seniors will work with Alamance County health organizations through a new community initiative that encourages students to pursue a year of service following their collegiate studies.

Graduating senior Kyle Hoganson spent much of the past year taking photos of Fonville Fountain from the same spot under the Alamance portico – and a new photo collage is his gift to the university community.

Katherine Welch's thesis explores the role of media coverage of science on the number of STEM majors.  Dana Gullquist examines whether local government spending affects unemployment rates. 

Students presented their individual comprehensive research projects on economic issues.

Using economic data from China, an Elon University senior found that tourism helps reduce poverty for many residents in developing countries, though some people are helped more than others.

The international honor society for economics welcomed 28 new members at a spring ceremony.

In his 2015 Distinguished Scholar Lecture, DeLoach discussed the role of financial services in alleviating extreme poverty.

The professor of economics will deliver the Elon University Distinguished Scholar Award Lecture on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the LaRose Digital Theatre.

The professors’ research explores the effects that corruption and diversity have on innovation across countries.