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Allen Sanderson, who sparked ‘a love for economics’ in undergraduates, 1943-2025
Renowned sports economist remembered for his wit and devotion to his studentsFor four decades, Allen Sanderson was a familiar face to generations of U...
The inaugural Growth Academy brought the World Development Report to practitioners
faculty economics announcements
The two-week intensive program at the UChicago campus and the World Bank headquarters has led to increased collaboration between researchers and polic...
Posthumously-published edited volume of Gary Becker’s work shows the economist’s evolution
faculty economics announcements
The text uses Becker’s drafts and notes to paint an inspiring picture of his economic approach to human behavior. By Sarah Steimer Published las...
Social scientists should produce policy-based evidence in their research from the start
faculty economics announcements
Professor John List argues in his new paper to consider five vital signs to determine if an idea is scalable for the real world. By Sarah Steimer ...