Department of Economics (UNDERGRAD)

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

  • Book Giveaway! The First 50 Students to arrive will receive a free copy of Gambling on Development
    • 4:00 - 5:30 pm
    • Architecture 120

    Join Stefan Dercon as he presents his latest book, Gambling on Development: Why some countries win and others lose published in 2022. Drawing on his academic research as well as his policy experience across three decades and 40-odd countries, he will explore why some countries have managed to settle on elite bargains favoring growth and development, and others did not.

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Friday, April 5, 2024

    • 1:00 - 5:00 pm
    • 134 Temple Hoyne Buell Hall

    Confirmed speakers Elliott Ash (ETH Zurich), David Yang (Harvard), and Pinar Yildirim (UPenn) will share their latest research related to the societal implications of AI and the media. Refreshments and snacks will be provided after the talks.

Monday, April 15, 2024