Study: Transportation Expenses Drive Urban Cost of Living
Conventional wisdom in recent years has placed much of the blame for the rising cost of living in American cities on overly...
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Happening in the Economics Department
Economics Alumnus Among First to Rejoin Peace Corps Volunteers
As Peace Corps volunteers return to overseas service, economics major Calvin DeWitt, BA ’21, is embarking on teaching and...
Biden Announces Intent to Nominate GW Professor for U.S. Treasury Role
Professor of Economics and International Affairs Jay Shambaugh would serve administration as undersecretary for international...
GW Economics Department Alumna Will Compete in Miss America’s 100th Anniversary Pageant
CCAS economics graduate and Miss Rhode Island Leigh Payne, B.S. '21, is proud to be a part of the Miss America competition’s...
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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.