Economics undergraduate student Elena Liu (Mentor: Dr. Yoko Kusunose) received an honorable mention in the social sciences category of the 56th Oswald Research and Creativity Competition for her work, "The Coffee in Your Cup: Reviewing Fair Trade’s Impact on Development."
CHICAGO – Committed to the development of resources necessary to fuel future growth, DePaul Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy announced today that Taylor Stapleton has joined the staff as Senior Associate Athletics Director for Revenue Generation and Strategic Initiatives. Stapleton will serve as a member of the department's senior staff, effective November 9.
Christopher Waller, executive vice president and research director at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Federal Reserve governor. The Federal Reserve System comprises the Board of Governors along with 12 independent Reserve banks across the country. Waller will fill a currently unexpired term ending Jan. 31, 2030.
A paper by Will Gerken and Marc Painter '19 entitled, "The Value of Differing Points of View: Evidence from Financial Analysts' Geographic Diversity" was presented at the NBER Conference on Big Data and Securities Markets.
Members of the University of Kentucky community can now access The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) free of charge.
The Institute for the Study of Free Enterprise (ISFE) in the Gatton College of Business and Economics, along with the Student Government Association (SGA), have partnered with WSJ to provide school-sponsored memberships to all students, faculty and staff.
In a WalletHub.com article titled, "2020's Cheapest Car Insurance," Meike Eilert discussed how COVID-19 has affected the car insurance industry. How do you think COVID-19 has affected consumer demand for car insurance?
While 2020 has been full of changes, we at the Gatton College are grateful for one thing that has remained the same - the generosity of our alumni and donors.
The November edition of Simon Says is all about being thankful. Tune in to hear compelling stories from our alumni who are making a difference in Gatton student's lives.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 24, 2020) — Forty-seven Kentucky schools have been labeled "bright spots" in a new report released by The Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) in the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky.
From large family gatherings to crowded store aisles, as the COVID-19 pandemic persists, Americans are rethinking their holiday traditions.
This time of year, the economy relies heavily on consumer spending. According to the National Retail Federation, holiday sales represent about 20% of annual U.S. retail sales.
But will the pandemic shrink budgets? And could it change how people shop for gifts?
In his most recent episode of #CoffeeWithDrA on YouTube, Dr. Abdullah Al Bahrani talks to Senior Lecturer of Economics, Darshak Patel. They touch on being an international student, Patel's tips for teaching large (500-student) lectures, why you should consider University of Kentucky's economics doctoral program, and belonging in the profession.
