Faculty & Staff News
Yuki Wang Appointed as Associate Editor by Macroeconomic Dynamics
Congratulations to Assistant Teaching Professor, Yuki Wang, on her appointment as Associate Editor by Macroeconomic Dynamics.
Ian McCarthy Appointed as Associate Editor by the Southern Economic Journal and the American Journal of Health Economics
Congratulations to Associate Professor, Ian McCarthy, on his appointment as Associate Editor by the Southern Economic Journal and the American Journal of Health Economics.
New Department of Economics Leadership Appointments for AY2025-26
The Department of Economics announces the following leadership appointments for AY2025-26. A complete list of department leadership can be found here.
Department Associate Chair
Vivian Yue, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Economics and Associate Chair
Director of Graduate Studies
David jacho-Chavez, Professor
Elizabeth Eichinger Recognized as Employee of the Year by Emory College of Arts and Sciences
Congratulations to Assistant Program Director, Elizabeth Eichinger, who received the Emory College of Arts and Sciences Employee of the Year Award. This award is given to one ECAS staff who exhibits extraordinary performance in leadership, innovation, dedication to the institution and overall achievements.
This is a great honor for Elizabeth and we are privileged to have her as a member of our team.
Tao Zha Appointed as Fellow of the Royal Economic Society
Congratulations to Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Economics, Tao Zha, on his appointment as Fellow of the Royal Economic Society (FREcon), which is the highest level of membership. The appointment reflects not only Dr. Zha's significant contributions to the discipline, but also the growing global influence of applied economic research emerging from public institutions like the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
Krzysztof Karbownik’s Paper Wins Quality of Research Discovery Award from Agricultural and Applied Economics Association
Congratulations to Associate Professor, Krzysztof (Chris) Karbownik, whose American Economic Review paper, "The Gift of a Lifetime: The Hospital, Modern Medicine, and Mortality" (joint work with Alex Hollingsworth, Melissa A. Thomasson & Anthony Wray), won the Quality of Research Discovery Award from Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.
The Quality of Research Discovery Award is granted to encourage excellent publications in fields consistent with the AAEA Vision Statement. A maximum of two awards are given each year. Entries must demonstrate excellence and creativity in research methodology and/or expand the frontiers of applied economics.
Sam Cherribi Receives Georgia P. Cuttino Award for Distinguished Mentoring
Congratulations to Visiting Faculty and Adjunct Professor, Sam Cherribi, on being awarded the George P. Cuttino Award for Distinguished Mentoring by Emory College of Arts & Sciences. The award will be presented at Emory’s 2025 Commencement.
Read more at Emory News: "Teaching professor Sam Cherribi honored with 2025 Cuttino Mentoring Award"
Renee Sevy-Hasterok Honored with Emory University Award of Distinction
Congratulations to Graduate Program Coordinator, Renee Sevy-Hasterok, who was awarded Emory University's Award of Distinction, the highest award for university staff. This award annually recognizes approximately 10-15 university employees who have made outstanding contributions to the Emory community.
The 2025 honorees were honored at a reception on April 17, 2025 with Emory President Gregory L. Fenves and other university leaders.
Melvin Ayogu Appointed to the Board of Governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria
Congratulations to Teaching Professor, Melvin Ayogu, on his appointment to the Board of Governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Unlike traditional external engagements where concerns focus on possible conflicts of interest, the emphasis here is on aligning interests, fostering collaboration, and, whenever possible, enhancing Emory's capacity to excel.
According to a recent article in The Guardian, "Key points from the Senate screening included Prof. Ayogu’s qualifications and extensive expertise in economic policy and financial management [and] his impeccable professional record." This appointment is to the board of an institution whose mandate includes promoting monetary and financial system stability, serving as the government's financial adviser, and regulating the financial system, among other responsibilities. Additionally, Emory's global footprint in Africa, through its Global Health program in Ethiopia and the Halle Institute for Global Research and Learning's presence in South Africa, along with Dr. Ayogu's new role in Nigeria, spans three countries in the region that are crucial economically and demographically.
Source: “Ayogu joins CBN board after Senate confirmation” by John Akubo, Abuja, The Guardian, March 25, 2025.
Welcome to Keith Robinson as Director of Professionalism and Placement for Masters Programs
We welcome Keith Robinson to our department as he joins our Teaching Faculty. Keith will also serve as Director of Professionalism and Placement for our growing Masters programs.
Tao Zha Appointed to Search Committee for a New Co-editor of Quantitative Economics and as the Scientific Program Chair for the North American Summer Meetings of the Econometric Society in 2026
Congratulations to Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Economics, Tao Zha, who has been appointed to serve on the search committee for a new co-editor of Quantitative Economics, a leading general-interest journal of the Econometric Society. His selection reflects both his standing in the profession and the department’s broader engagement, including its role as host for the upcoming North American Econometric Society meeting.
Dr. Zha was voted by the Econometric Society’s North American Standing Committee to serve as the Scientific Program Chair for the 2026 North American Summer Meetings. Recent Scientific Program Chairs include Petra Todd (2024, University of Pennsylvania), Marzena Rostek (2023, University of Wisconsin–Madison), and Parag Pathak (2022, MIT). The 2026 meetings will be held at Emory University. It is a distinct honor for our department to contribute meaningfully and significantly to the mission of the Econometric Society.