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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.
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.
Happening in the Economics Department
The Post-Pandemic Economy: Is There a Road to Recovery?
COVID-19 has decimated the global economy. Is there a blueprint for restoring fiscal sanity? Associate Professor Tara Sinclair discussed where the economy goes from here — and how to prepare for a new normal.
Coping with Grief Amidst COVID-19
By day, Brooke James, BA ‘11, is an independent advisor and writer based in New York City. But in her free time, the Economics Department alumna helps equip people with the skills to talk about grief, loss and death through her podcast, The Grief Coach.
University Celebrates Exceptional Faculty
Anthony Yezer, professor of economics and director of GW’s Center for Economic Research, was awarded the Oscar and Shoshana Trachtenberg Faculty Prize for university service.
Senior Researches How Tourism Impacts Tribes Near Petra
Nicolas Reeves, a senior majoring in international affairs and economics with a minor in Arabic, researched how state-led efforts to develop the city of Petra for tourism have impacted local tribes economically, socially and politically.
Forecasting the Economy’s Ups and Downs
How do we make sense of America’s wild economic ride? Professor Fred Joutz explains the good, the bad and the unpredictable in economic forecasting.
George Hacks Inspires Interdisciplinary Problem Solving
The student organization, founded by an economics major and a biomedical engineering major, focuses on fostering innovation and making hackathons accessible to students of all disciplines.
