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The Economics department is proud to host workshops, seminars, and special events throughout the year for faculty, graduate and undergraduate students.

Inaugural Student Research Fair Planned for April 26, 2024 

Economics Student Research Fair 2024Friday, April 26, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 
Location: Emory Student Center Multipurpose Rooms 5 & 6
 

Faculty and students are invited to join us for our Inaugural Student Research Fair on Friday, April 26, 2024, between 1:00 – 5:00 pm featuring poster presentations by our Honor Thesis students and third-year graduate students.

Students from all majors are invited to VOTE for their favorite poster in our People's Choice Awards! Awards ceremony at 4:30 pm.

Refreshments will be served every hour during the Fair starting at 1:30 pm, including pizza at 3:30 pm and a sweet treat at 4:30. 

 JOIN US -- THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL!

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Economics Department Awards Banquet & ODE Induction Ceremony on April 8, 2024

Monday, April 8, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 
Location: Emory Conference Center Hotel, 1615 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329
 

Ravi V. Bellamkonda, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Emory UniversityThis is an invitation only event. 

All Economics Department faculty, staff, doctoral students and ODE inductees are invited to attend this annual banquet and awards ceremony.

We are delighted to have Ravi V. Bellamkonda, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Emory University, as our guest speaker speaking on the future of academia.

Invitations to this event will be sent by email. 


Economics Department Bowling Challenge Held in February

Bowling PartySaturday, February 17, 2024
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM 
Location: Comet Pub & Lanes, 1458 Church St suite E, Decatur, GA 30030
 

All Economics Department faculty, staff, graduate students and their families were invited to attend this fun annual social event.

 

 

 

 

 


Economics Department Holiday Party Held on December 1

Friday, December 1, 2023 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Emory Conference Center Hotel, Silverbell Pavilion, 1615 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329

Economics Department Holiday Party

This was an invitation only event. 

All faculty, staff, graduate students, and their +1 guests in the Economics Department were invited to attend.

This year's event featured great food and wine, festive music, and our annual talent show.


 


Causal Inference Using Difference in Differences Workshop on November 10th

Friday, November 10, 2023 | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: In-person and online. 

Difference in Differences Workshop

This was an invitation only event. 
 

The Economics Department, in collaboration with the Goizueta Business School, hosted this workshop by Economics faculty, Pedro H.C. Sant'Anna, a leading expert in causal inference models.

Difference-in-Differences (DiD) is among the most popular strategies to estimate causal effects. However, the literature is evolving fast, and many new results show that traditional DiD procedures can be biased and lead to erroneous conclusions. This workshop introduced Modern DiD tools that bypass these limitations.


Talk by Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the U.S. on the topic of the Middle East Conflict, Russia-Ukraine War, and other Geopolitical Tensions

Friday, October 27, 2023 | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Q&A to follow)

Location: Goizueta Business School, Room 201

Talk by Honorable Jean-Arthur Régibeau, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the United States

The Economics Department was excited to present an engaging and timely talk by Honorable Jean-Arthur Régibeau, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the United States of America, titled “Middle East Conflict, Russia-Ukraine War, and other Geopolitical Tensions in a World Moving from Uni-polarism to Multi-polarism: A Belgian/ European Union Perspective” on Friday, October 27th from 2:30-3:30 (Q&A to follow) in GBS 201.

Ambassador Régibeau’s diplomatic journey began with his induction into the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1998. He later served as a strategic counsel to the Minister of Defense between 1999 and 2002.  Ambassador Régibeau served as Deputy Commissioner during Belgium's presidency of the European Union in 2010.  His ambassadorial responsibilities expanded in 2016 when he represented Belgium in the Russian Federation, Armenia, Belarus, and Uzbekistan.  Ambassador Régibeau has also been a recognized scholar with an adjunct professor appointment at the University of Liège.  His pivotal academic contributions include "La doctrine nucléaire française et sa dimension européenne" and delving into global issues with "Les causes profondes du 11 septembre".


International Potluck for Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Students

Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Rollins School of Public Health, Claudia Nance Rollins Building

International Potluck 2023The Economics Department invited faculty, staff, graduate students and their +1 adult guests to an evening of international food and camraderie at our Second International Potluck. Guests were invited to bring a dish to share and join us in celebrating the cultural and ethnic diversity in our department. Over 70 people attended this year's event.


Welcome Back Party for Economics Department Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students

Thursday, August 24, 2023 | 4:30 PM

Location: Rich Memorial Building (Rich 329A)
 
All Economics department faculty, staff and graduate students were invited to celebrate the start of the academic year at our annual Welcome Back Party.
 
Welcome Back Party August 24, 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Economics Faculty Thank Dean Carla Freeman for her Remarkable Contributions

Reception for Dean Carla Freeman

Thursday, June 1, 2023 | 4:00 PM

Economics Faculty held a reception in the department on June 1, 2023 to express their gratitude to Dean Carla Freeman for her remarkable contributions to the University, College, and various Departments. 

Read more about Dean Carla Freeman: Emory News

 

Women in Economics Club Hosts Conversation About Graduate Education 

Thursday, March 7, 2024 | 7:00 PM
Location: Rich 301 (Economics Student Lounge)
 

Women in Econ PanelEconomics students are invited to our new Women in Economics Club's next meeting on Thursday March 7th at 7:00 pm in the Econ Student Lounge (3rd floor of the Rich building).

The topic of conversation will be graduate education. We will have 4 guests (Master of Science at UC Davis, MBA at MIT, Health Policy Management Program at Harvard BS, PhD in Economics) discussing their experience applying, choosing, and finishing their graduate program.

 Follow us on Instagram @emory.women.in.econ

This club is supported by Economics Faculty, Elena Pesavento, Kelli Lanier and Paloma Moyano.


Students Invited to 'Explore Emory Econ' on February 29 

Explore Emory EconThursday, February 29, 2024
6:30 PM 
Location: Emory Student Center (Multipurpose Space 5-6) 
 

Emory students were invited to connect with Economics faculty & learn about our joint majors, research opportunities, study abroad, Econ specializations and meet representatives from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

Free Pizza!

 

 


New Women in Economics Club 

Thursday, February 22, 2024 | 7:00 PM
Location: Rich 301 (Economics Student Lounge)
 

The Economics Department was pleased to announce the launch of the Women in Economics Club. The first official meeting of the club took place on Thursday February 22 at 7pm in the Econ Student Lounge (Rich 301). We were delighted to see so many students join us to shape the club and decide our activities for Spring 2024.

This club is supported by Economics Faculty, Elena Pesavento, Kelli Lanier and Paloma Moyano.


Econ Career & Professional Development Center Open Office Hours

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | 12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM
Location: Rich 301 (Economics Student Lounge)
 
  • Stop by the Econ Student Lounge to meet with Econ Career Coach, Marshall Tucker
  • Learn more about Econ job & Internship opportunities
  • No need to RSVP, just come by and meet w/Marshall in the Econ student lounge

Emory Economics Student Society Plans Alumni Panel on February 20

ESS Alumni PanelTuesday, February 20, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Emory Student Center (N104)
 
The Emory Economics Student Society (ESS) hosted an Alumni Panel on Tuesday, February 20 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM in the Emory Student Center (Room N104).

ESS is a student-run organization supported by the Economics department that is dedicated to promoting a multidisciplinary approach to Economics. ESS welcomes students of ALL majors.

RSVP was requested.
Refreshments were served at this event.

Prospective Economics Honors Student Meet & Greet 

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Rich 301 (Economics Student Lounge)
 

This event was for students with an interest in learning more about the Economics Honors Program.

  • Connect with prospective Honor Thesis advisors & students
  • Share your research ideas/interests with our faculty and receive prompt feedback
  • Food and drinks were served

Prospective Honors Student Meet & Greet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Economics Student Society (ESS) Plans Trivia Night for Feb 8th

ESS Trivia Night
Thursday, February 8, 2024 | 6:30 PM 
Location: White Hall 110
 

The Economics Student Society hosted a trivia night on Thursday, February 8th at 6:30 PM in White Hall 110. This was a fun-filled evening featuring trivia about economics, current events, the Econ department, and more!

This event was open to all students, not just Economics majors, so students were encouraged to bring their friends. Chick-fil-A dinner was served.


Virtual Information Session for Economics 4+1 Program Held on February 5th 
4 + 1 Spring 2024 Virtual Information Session
Monday, February 5, 2024 |6:30 PM 
Location: Zoom
 
Economics majors and minors were invited to learn more about our new 4+1 BS/MA degree program
 
This session was recorded: Listen Here
 
 
 
 
 
 

ESS Coffee Chat with Dr. Chris Hansman

ESS Coffee Chat

Friday, November 3, 2023 | 11:00 AM 

Location: Economics Student Lounge Rich 301

The Emory Economics Student Society recently hosted another ESS Coffee Chat on Friday, November 3rd featuring Dr. Chris Hansman. This event was open to all Econ majors and minors who were interested. 

 

 

 

 


Students Invited to Meet-A-Senior Event on November 2, 2023

Meet a Senior

Thursday, November 2, 2023 | 6:30 PM

Location: Econ Student Lounge, Rich 301 

The Department of Economics held a Meet-A-Senior event for first-year and other students interested in the Econ major/minor and Econ-joint majors.

This was an informal meet and greet event with food served.

 

 

 


Economics 4+1 Program Information Session Held on October 30th

4+1 Information Session

Monday, October 30, 2023 | 6:30 PM

Location: Zoom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Economics Students Visit the Atlanta Fed

Econ Student Trip to the Fed

Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 10:00 AM

Location: Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

It was an exciting day for 30 Economics majors and minors who visited the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta on Saturday, October 28th including a special tour by Dr. Kaiji Chen and Dr. Tao Zha.

 

 

 

 

 


Professional Pathways Conversation Features Accomplished Emory Economics Alumni

Professional Pathways Conversation

Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 7:00 PM

Location: Zoom

This event was recorded: Listen Here

Economics majors & minors were invited to the Economics Department’s 6th Annual Professional Pathways Conversation featuring our accomplished Emory Economics alumni. The panel was held (virtually) on Thursday, October 26th from 7:00-8:30. This was a great opportunity for students to learn more about different career paths that are available to Economics majors and tips for success in those fields.

 


URM Meet & Greet Held on October 18th 

URM Meet & GreetUnder-represented minorty students were invited to connect with faculty and other URM students interested in Economics.

Food was provided.

 

 

 


Economics Department Participates in LEADs Resource Fair on October 13th

LEADs Resource Fair 2023The Department of Economics proudly participated in the LEADs Resource Fair on Friday, October 13, 2023 at Emory College. LEADs (Emory Leadership, Enrichment, Advocacy, and Discovery) Experience is designed to support the recruitment of talented, high-achieving high school seniors who are either first-generation college students and/or from underrepresented cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds, including, but not limited to, Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic, and Native/Indigenous student populations.

Economics faculty and staff were present to speak to students at this well-attended event.


Econ Students are Encouraged to 'Save the Date' for Exciting Fall Programs

Economics students should check their email and 'Save The Date' for the following Fall programs:

  • September 29: ESS Coffee Chat Featuring Professor Shomu Banerjee, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Rich 301 (Econ Student Lounge)
  • September 30: Model UN Career and Graduate School Fair Saturday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, MSC Lobby 
  • October 5: Career Workshop featuring CPD’s Marshall Tucker, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Rich 104
  • October 12: 4+1 Career Workshop #1 with Career Coach, Marshall Tucker, 5:30 PM, Rich 329A
  • October 13: LEAD's Resource Fair, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM.
  • October 18: Econ Dept URM Student Meet & Greet, 7:00 PM, Rich 301 (Student Lounge) 
  • October 26: Open Office Hours with Career Coach, Marshall Tucker, Drop-in Noon - 1:30 PM, Rich 301 (Econ Student Lounge)
  • October 26: 6th Annual Professional Pathways Conversation featuring Emory Econ Alumni,  7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Zoom
  • October 28: Atlanta Fed Tour, Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • October 30: 4+1 Information Session, 6:30 PM, Zoom
  • November 2: Meet a Senior Night, 6:30 PM 
  • November 2: 4+1 Career Workshop #2 with with Career Coach, Marshall Tucker, 5:30 PM, Rich 329A 

ESS Coffee Chat with Dr. Shomu Banerjee

Friday, September 29, 2023 | 10:00 AMESS Coffee Chat - September 2023

Location: Economics Student Lounge Rich 301

The Emory Economics Student Society hosted another ESS Coffee Chat on Friday, September 29th featuring Dr. Shomu Banerjee. This event was open to all Econ majors and minors who were interested. 

 

Breakfast Meet & Greet with Distinguished PhD Program Alumni 

Matthew Higgins

Friday, April 26, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 
Location: R. Randall Rollins (R577)
 

Matthew J. Higgins 04G is the Emma Eccles Jones Chair and Professor of Entrepreneurship & Strategy in the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah and a distinguished PhD alumni of Emory's Department of Economics. Prof. Higgins has been invited to judge the best undergraduate and best graduate posters at our inaugural Economics Student Research Fair on Friday, April 26, 2024 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm (awards ceremony at 4:30 pm). 

Doctoral students are invited to a private Meet & Greet with Prof. Higgins for a short presentation about navigating today’s academic world, followed by an informal discussion. Breakfast will be served.  


Dissertation Defenses Scheduled for March and April

Andrew SmithAndrew Smith
Thursday, March 28, 2024 | 12:00 PM 
Title: "Essays on Healthcare Providers and Regulatory Incentives"
 
 
 
Wisdom TakumahWisdom Takumah
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 9:00 AM
Title: "Essays in Empirical Macroeconomics"
 
 
 
Dissertation Defenses are only attended by members of the candidate's Dissertation Committee.

Katie Leinenbach Represents Economics in Emory's Three Minute Thesis 3MT® Competition 

Katie Leinenbach

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 
Location: Margaret H. Rollins Room in the R. Randall Rollins Building 
 

Fourth-year doctoral candidate, Katie Leinenbach, was selected to participate in the final round of the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition at Emory University!

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an academic competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ) Australia in which graduate students deliver a compelling presentation to a non-specialist audience in three minutes or less. Participating in the 3MT® Competition strengthens graduate students’ academic, presentation, and research communication skills and gives students experience in sharing the significance of their research with multiple audiences.

The 3MT® Finals Competition took place on Tuesday, March 26 from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm in the Margaret H. Rollins Room in the R. Randall Rollins Building (Plaza level). A reception was held with light food and drinks. 


Publication Celebration Held to Celebrate Doctoral Student Publications

Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 
Location: Private off-campus location
Publication Celebration

The Economics doctoral program celebrates the publication of a student's first peer-reviewed article with the Emory affiliation while enrolled in our program.

All Economics graduate students, staff, and faculty were invited to this annual Publication Celebration.

This Publication Celebration celebrated publications in AY23-24 by Justin Eloriaga, Hanna Glenn, Marcelo Ortiz, and Andrew Smith (listed alphabetically).

Justin Eloriaga: "Comparing “Exclusion” to “Neutralization” in Computing Core Inflation and Testing Cointegration of Core with Headline Inflation: Results for the Philippines" (with Jesus C. Dumagan) in the De La Salle University Business and Economics Review. 

Hanna Glenn: "Affordable Care Act Medicaid Expansions and Maternal Morbidity" (with Pinka Chatterji, Sara Markowitz, Jennifer Karas Montez) published in Health Economics.

Marcelo Ortiz-Villavicencio: "Heterogenous Treatment Effects of a Voluntary Inclusionary Zoning Program on Housing Prices" (with Gonzalo E. Sánchez & Mario A. Fernández) published in Housing Studies.

Andrew Smith: "Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice and Patient Harm:  Evidence from Medical Malpractice Payouts and Adverse Action Reports" (with Sara Markowitz) published in Journal of Policy Analysis and Management.


Dissertation Proposal Scheduled for March 8th

Jung Jae KimJung Jae Kim
Friday, March 8, 2024 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 
Location: Hybrid format | In-person and online via Zoom
In-person location: R. Randall Rollins (R577)
Working Title: "Essays on Mutual Funds and Stock Markets"
 

Dissertation Proposal Scheduled for March 6th

Noah MacDonaldNoah MacDonald
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
Location: Hybrid format | In-person and online via Zoom
In-person location: Rich 329A
Working Title: "Essays in 20th Century Economic History"
 

Professionalism Workshops for 2nd and 4th Year Doctoral Students

Second year doctoral students
Friday, January 26, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: R. Randall Rollins (R577)
 
Fourth year doctoral students
Friday, February 23, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:  R. Randall Rollins (R475)
 

Professionalism Workshop 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

These Professionalism Workshops are led by Economics faculty, Ian McCarthy. 

Economics doctoral students in the second and fourth year cohorts were expected to attend.


Graduate Student 'Meet & Greet' with Michael McCracken from Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 | 10:00 AM 
Location:  R. Randall Rollins (R577)
 

Michael W. McCracken, Assistant Vice-President at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and Senior Economic Policy Advisor, visited the department on February 7, 2024 as part of our Econometrics seminar series.  He previously worked as an Economist at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and as a professor of Economics at both the University of Missouri and Louisiana State University. His research is in time series econometrics with an emphasis on forecasting.

As part of his visit, he graciously agreed to participate in a breakfast 'Meet & Greet' with our graduate students to talk about the future of time series and applied macro, what are the research topics he thinks are currently relevant, and which questions the St. Louis Fed is currently interested in. Graduate students interested in time series, forecasting, applied macro, and macro policy were encouraged to attend. 

Meet & Greet with Mike McCracken from STL Fed
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Reading Groups for Spring 2024 in Applied Micro and Macro

Calendar IconApplied Micro Reading Group
Fridays, January 19 - April 19, 2024 |1:00 PM 
Faculty Coordinator: Ian McCarthy
 
This reading group is for doctoral  students interested in applied microeconomics. The goal of the reading group is to provide doctoral students with a platform to discuss and present their research in a relatively informal setting. Our aim is to help push research forward as efficiently as possible and to ensure that it is of the highest possible quality. We encourage any doctoral student interested in applied micro to participate and share their work. This is particularly important for 2nd and 3rd year students as they initiate new projects where early input is critical. Participation in this reading group is encouraged, but not mandatory. Please check the department events calendar for specific dates. 
 
Calendar IconStudent-organized Applied Micro Reading Group
Tuesdays, January 23 - April 30, 2024 | 9:00 AM 
 
 

This student-organized reading group is for doctoral students interested in applied microeconomics. Please check the department events calendar for specific dates.

Calendar IconStudent-organized Macro Reading Group
Fridays, February 2 - April 19, 2024 | 2:30 PM 
 
 

This student-organized reading group is for doctoral students interested in macroeconomics and finance. This reading group will focus both on theoretical and applied topics in macro and finance, chosen according to the students’ research interests. During the weekly meetings, students will present either their work or a paper of their choice that is relevant for their research and of general interest. Participation in this reading group is on a voluntary basis. Please check the department events calendar for specific dates.


Dissertation Proposal Held on November 28th

Linh PhanLinh Phan
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 |12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 
Location: Online via Zoom
Working Title: "Common Ownership Networks & Firm Dynamics"
 

Presentation Skills Workshop for Doctoral Students

Katie LeinenbachMonday, October 30, 2023
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (pizza lunch)
Location: R. Randall Rollins (R577)
 

Economics doctoral students were invited to a special workshop put together by graduate student peer mentor, Katie Leinenbach, with the goal of improving presentation skills. This workshop was beneficial for everyone, but was geared for second and third year graduate students.

All Economics doctoral students were encouraged to attend. Pizza lunch was provided.


Annual Women in Economics Mentoring Dinner Held in October

Women in EconomicsTuesday, October 24, 2023
6:30 PM
Location: Private off-campus location
 

Female doctoral students were invited to a unique mentoring discussion covering some of the unspoken challenges for women in Economics led by Emory Economics faculty, Elena Pesavento, Paloma Moyano and Maggie Jones.

All female doctoral students were invited to attend. Invitation and RSVP link was be sent by email.


Dissertation Proposal Held on October 24th

Pablo EstradaPablo Estrada
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 |3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 
Location: Hybrid format | In-person and online via Zoom
NEW In-person location: Claudia Nance Rollins building (Room 2001)
Working Title: "Spillover Effects in Microeconometrics with Randomized Experiments and Observational Data"

Doctoral Students Enjoy Fall Happy Hour 

Graduate program happy hourFriday, October 20, 2023
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Schoolhouse Brewing
 

Economics doctoral students were invited to relax and unwind at our Fall Happy Hour.

All Economics doctoral students were invited to attend.

 

 


Intercultural Communication Skills Workshop Held in October

Intercultural Communication WorkshopFriday, October 20, 2023
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (pizza lunch)
Location: R. Randall Rollins (R577)
 

Economics doctoral students were invited to a special workshop put together by graduate student peer mentor, Katie Leinenbach, with the goal of building and improving intercultural communication and understanding. This workshop is beneficial for everyone, not just international students, and will be helpful in understanding people in the department from different cultures but also beyond in their professional career.

This workshop, led by Amber Cordell from Emory ISSS (International Student and Scholars Services), introduced participants to the foundations of intercultural communication (key terms, cultural norms and values, cultural self-awareness, etc.), tips for understanding others, ways of effectively communicating across cultures and opportunities to develop one’s intercultural competencies.

All Economics doctoral students were encouraged to attend. Pizza lunch was provided.


Two Information Sessions Scheduled for Ph.D. Applicants Applying for Fall 2024 Admission

Calendar IconPh.D. Information Session for U.S.-based applicants
Thursday, October 19, 2023 | 7:00 PM (Eastern time)
Location: Zoom
Registration was required.
 
 
Calendar IconPh.D. Information Session for international applicants
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | 7:00 PM (Eastern time)
Location: Zoom
Registration was required.
 
Learn more about our Ph.D. program HERE and in our Application FAQs.

Dissertation Proposal Held on October 4th

Katie LeinenbachKatie Leinenbach
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 |12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 
Location: Rich 329A
Working Title: "Essays on Marijuana Use in Older Adults"
 
 

Reading Groups for Fall 2023 in Applied Micro and Macro

Calendar IconApplied Micro Reading Group
Fridays, August 25 - December 8, 2023 |12:00 PM 
Location: R. Randall Rollins (R577)
Faculty Coordinator: Ian McCarthy
 
This reading group is for doctoral  students interested in applied microeconomics. The goal of the reading group is to provide doctoral students with a platform to discuss and present their research in a relatively informal setting. Our aim is to help push research forward as efficiently as possible and to ensure that it is of the highest possible quality. We encourage any doctoral student interested in applied micro to participate and share their work. This is particularly important for 2nd and 3rd year students as they initiate new projects where early input is critical. Participation in this reading group is encouraged, but not mandatory. Please check the department events calendar for specific dates. 
 
Calendar IconMacro Reading Group
Fridays, August 25 - December 1, 2023 |1:30 PM 
Location: R. Randall Rollins (R577)
Faculty Coordinator: Kaiji Chen
 

This reading group is for doctoral students interested in macroeconomics. The topics for the reading group will focus on financial aspects of macroeconomics, including financial frictions in DSGE models, credit frictions and structural changes, financial intermediations, and macro models with micro heterogeneity (at household, firm and regional levels), etc. The papers chosen will strike a balance between theory and empirical methods. Participation in this reading group is encouraged, but not mandatory. Please check the department events calendar for specific dates.


Professionalism Workshops for Third Year Doctoral Students

Ian McCarthyFriday, September 22, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 PM
Location: R. Randall Rollins (R577)

 

Friday, November 17, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 PM
Location: R. Randall Rollins (R577)

 

This two-part Professionalism Workshop led by Ian McCarthy will cover research workflow, reproducibility, and transparency.

All third year Economics doctoral students are expected to attend.


Graduate Program Colloquium Held on September 15, 2023

Friday, September 15, 2023 | Meet & Greet 9:30 AM | Colloquium 10:15 AM
Location: R. Randall Rollins (R205)
 
Joshua RobinsonThe Economics Ph.D. Program hosted its third Graduate Program Colloquium on Friday, September 15th at 10:15 AM with a breakfast "Meet & Greet" with the speaker before the presentation for doctoral students. We were delighted to welcome back an Emory Economics Ph.D. alumni, Joshua Robinson 12G, as our Colloquium speaker. Joshua Robinson, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Marketing, Industrial Distribution, & Economics at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. The topic of the Colloquium is “The Broad Econ Job Market.” 
 
All Economics doctoral students were expected to attend (optional for first year graduate students).

Fourth Year Graduate Student Leads Workshop on GitHub Copilot for Economic Research

Pablo EstradaWednesday, August 2, 2023 |12:00 PM 
Location: R. Randall Rollins
 

Pablo Estrada, fourth-year doctoral student, led a workshop on How to use GitHub Copilot in your research project. Copilot is a AI-powered assistant (ChatGPT but better) that can boost your productivity and coding process. In this workshop, participants were taught how to set up Visual Studio Code and all the extensions necessary to work in economic research: R, Stata, Python, Jupyter Notebook, GitHub, and LaTeX.

This workshop was well attended and was open to Economics department faculty and doctoral students. 


Graduate Student 'Publication Celebration' Held in April

Sunday, April 2, 2023 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Mellow Mushroom, 340 West Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur GA 
 

Jung Jae KimIn 2022, we began a tradition of celebrating graduate students' first peer-reviewed article with the Emory affiliation while enrolled in our program. We are thrilled to announce that both third-year graduate student, Jung Jae Kim [The Asian Economic Journal], and fourth-year graduate student, Tianhao Zhao [China Economic Review], have had their work published in peer-reviewed journals this past year! Congratulations Tianhao Zhaoto Jung Jae and Tianhao!

Economics graduate students were invited to celebrate Jung Jae and Tianhao's wonderful accomplishment at our 'Publication Celebration' on Sunday, April 2 at 5:30 PM on the covered patio at Mellow Mushroom in Downtown Decatur.

All graduate students were encouraged to attend.


'Women in Economics' Mentoring Program Expands to Dinners with Deans

Building on the success of our 'Women in Economics' mentoring program, the initiative expanded this Spring 2023 to include a series of dinners with Emory deans. Female doctoral students were invited to small group dinners with Emory deans for the purpose of learning about their academic careers and what advice they might have for women who wish to pursue a career in a university/academic setting. A total of 16 doctoral students participated in one of four dinners with the following Emory deans who were so generous with their time and advice for our students.
 
  • Dr. Kim Arriola, Dean,  James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies
  • Dr. Lisa Tedesco, Dean Emerita and Vice Provost Emerita
  • Dr. Deboleena Roy, Senior Associate Dean, Emory College of Arts and Sciences
  • Dr. Amanda James, Associate Dean, Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies
Women in Economics Dinner with Deans 

Dr. Yomaria Figueroa-Vasquez Visiting Emory for Co-Sponsored Events

Kemp Malone ProgramThe Kemp Malone committee at Emory is hosting events featuring Dr. Yomaria Figueroa-Vasquez who will be visiting Emory  on April 5, 2024. The Department of Economics is proud to co-sponsor these events.

Friday, March 29, 2024 | 1:30 PM
Location: Callaway N203
 
Friday, April 5, 2024 | 12:45 PM
Location: MSC W303 (Math & Science Center)
 
Professionalism Workshop
Graduate students only
Friday, April 5, 2024 | 3:00 PM
Location: Callaway N301
 
Faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students are invited to attend.

11th Atlanta Workshop on International Economics 

Saturday, March 22-23, 2024 
Location: Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, 1000 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
 

Department of Economics faculty and doctoral students students are invited to attend this co-sponsored workshop. The agenda can be viewed HERE

Registration is required. 

Conference Organizers:

      • Andrés Blanco (Atlanta Fed)
      • Simon Fuchs (Atlanta Fed)  
      • Nelson Lind (Emory University)
      • Federico Mandelman (Atlanta Fed)    
      • Kim Ruhl (University of Wisconsin) 
      • Jon Willis (Atlanta Fed)    
      • Vivian Yue (Emory University / Atlanta Fed)

Students Participate in Civil Rights Tour Re-enacting the March from Selma to Montgomery

2024-SelmaThe Department of Economics was proud to co-sponsor the enriching experiential learning opportunity provided to our students through a recent civil rights tour on March 2-3, 2024. Led by Visiting Faculty and Adjunct Professor of Economics, Sam Cherribi, the tour took students on a historical journey from Selma to Montgomery, deepening their understanding of the Civil Rights Movement. This initiative, fully funded by Emory University, reflects our commitment to offering a holistic educational experience that extends beyond the classroom. By engaging with pivotal moments in American history, our students are encouraged to explore the intersection of economics, social justice, and policy-making, equipping them with the knowledge and empathy to become informed and conscientious leaders.

Read more about it in the Emory Wheel

Photo Courtesy of Muhammad Sami as published in the Emory Wheel, 3/6/2024.


Georgia Econometrics Workshop

Saturday, March 2, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Private location
This is an invitation only event.
 

The Georgia Econometrics Workshop is taking place here at Emory University on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Event program can be found here: EVENT PROGRAM.

Department of Economics faculty and doctoral students are invited to attend this co-sponsored workshop.


Against Women - Examining Right-Wing and Ultra-Orthodox Opposition to Women's Emancipation Seminar

Thursday, October 19, 2023 | 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Location: Anthropology 303

Mesas Event 10-19-2023This co-sponsored seminar featured Professor Abram de Swaan, an Emeritus University Professor of Social Science at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) who spoke on "Against Women - Examining Right-Wing and Ultra-Orthodox Opposition to Women's Emancipation". This presentation was a thought-provoking exploration of a significant societal issue.

Professor De Swaan's illustrious career has been defined by his extensive research and contributions to the field of sociology. His interdisciplinary approach has illuminated the intricate dynamics of human behavior and societal trends. In this seminar, he will delve into the topic of right-wing and ultra-orthodox opposition to women's emancipation—a subject of profound global relevance. During this seminar, Professor De Swaan will leverage his wealth of knowledge and experience to analyze the complexities surrounding this issue. His insights will provide valuable perspectives into the underlying factors driving such opposition and the broader implications for society.

Department of Economics faculty and students were invited to attend this co-sponsored seminar. 


Celebrate Culture - African Roots Event 

Monday, September 25, 2023 | 4:00 PM
Location: Emory Student Center MPR 3

Celebrate Culture African Roots Event

Student were invited to join us at Celebrate Culture and immerse themselves in an opportunity to learn from the experienced professors of the Economics and African Studies Departments on Monday, September 25th at 4pm. Students deepened their knowledge of the African economy, literature, language religion and art while connecting with peers and professors.

 Refreshments were served.