DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

In an interview on Minnesota Public Radio, Jackson lays out the bathtub model to illustrate changes in employment.

"Karlan, the most recent chief economist of USAID and a professor of economics at Northwestern, sat before a packed room to share insights on the current state of U.S. foreign aid initiatives in conversation with global finance expert Valerie Friedman, a Northwestern alum and member of the Board of Trustees."

"Economics professors from Stanford and Northwestern Universities determined that the economic damages of a warming climate are probably six times worse than we previously thought. According to their research, every one degree Celsius rise in global temperature (or 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit) leads to a 12% decrease in the world's gross domestic product."

Jackson explains that the decline goes hand-in-hand with school spending cuts, telling the New York Times, "many things can be true at the same time, but I’m confident that changes in school spending over time are a big part of it."

Hartline "actively encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and has a unique ability to connect students from different backgrounds and help them find common ground for impactful research."

"Our findings are another data point in a large and troubling literature showing how the U.S. healthcare system too often leaves certain mothers and certain patients behind," Schnell explains. Her research sheds light on the underlying causes of significantly higher rates of C-section deliveries among Black mothers than White mothers.

Caroline Barry (Econ BA, '08) reflects on how her game theory and behavioral economics classes at Northwestern prepared her for her role.

"Sims is a PhD candidate in Economics in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, where he studies the economic history of the pre-20th century. His research explores historical innovations and their long-term impacts. Outside of his studies, Christopher enjoys watching mystery shows and competing on Northwestern’s Quiz Bowl team."

Horvath (Econ BA, '10) was named to Inc.'s eighth annual list honoring "the nation’s top business leaders who challenge the status quo to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems."