Seminars
The department hosts seminars on a variety of topics throughout the year. Seminars are held in the John W. Kendrick Seminar Room, Monroe Hall Room 321, unless otherwise noted.
News & Events
September
29
Wednesday
Microeconomics Seminar with Kevin Lang (Boston University)
12:30pm—2:00pm
October
06
Wednesday
October
13
Wednesday
Microeconomics Seminar with Tim Moore (Purdue University)
12:30pm—2:00pm
October
19
Tuesday
Trade and Development Seminar with Ebad Ebadi (GWU)
12:30pm—2:00pm
Happening in the Economics Department
2021 Economics Department Celebration
On May 15, 2021, from 2-3:15 the department held a virtual graduation celebration for all of our graduates from the past year.
GW Economics and Mathematics Alumnus Named Schwarzman Scholar
Atticus Francken, BS ’16, has been named to the prestigious graduate fellowship program in global affairs. The former economics and math major will complete the degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
Econ Major on Planning Virtual Events and Combatting Zoom Fatigue
Senior Economics major Savannah DeLullo talks about her unexpected work with the Program Board, including moderating a cooking demonstration with Antoni Porowski, star of Netflix’s "Queer Eye".
Adapting to a Different Kind of Fall Semester
From remote learning to virtual club meetings, Columbian College students are approaching an unprecedented semester with optimism, determination and a commitment to making the most of new experiences. Students like econ major Madeline Aguirre share their stories of how they are approaching the challenges that COVID-19 brings.
About Our Events
Alumni Lecture Series
Alumni and friends are invited to the GW Alumni Lecture Series in Economics. Lectures are delivered by faculty and visiting economists, and are followed by a networking reception open to all attendees.
Co-Sponsored Events
The department co-sponsors many events throughout the year with the Elliott School of International Affairs. See the Elliott School events calendar for details.
Applied Economics Events
The MA program hosts information sessions and workshops, visiting speakers, social gatherings and orientations for new students.
