A wonderful end to our spring seminar series 🌟 On Wednesday, Professor Mariaflavia Harari (Wharton) presented "Residential Patterns and Local Public Goods in Urban Brazil." Thank you, Professor Harari, for a fantastic close to the year!

New research from our own @eriknesson.bsky.social finds that e-cigarette taxes reduce vaping among heterosexual teens — but have little effect on LGBQ youth, who often use nicotine to cope with bullying and stress. Policy needs to account for that divide. news.wfu.edu/2026/04/14/r...

A great day for our seniors! Our honors thesis students presented impressive work on many interesting topics. From sports betting to Colombian coffee markets to sex ed and political preferences... so proud of this cohort!

Our economists are out here running regressions and half marathons. WFU Econ professors hit the streets of Downtown Winston-Salem on Sunday — proving they optimize everything, including their weekend mileage. 🏃‍♂️

Yesterday we welcomed Mit Shah '91 for our inaugural Friends of Economics Lecture. Standing room only as he shared insights on the economics of hospitality and how his econ major shaped his worldview. Thank you, Mit for your generosity and investment in our students!

What a great seminar! 📊 We were thrilled to host Professor Natalie Bau (UCLA) yesterday, who presented "Information and Productivity in Education Markets" (joint work with Tahir Andrabi, Jishnu Das, and Asim Khwaja). Thank you for sharing your research with us, Professor Bau!

New research from Prof. Leah Lakdawala shows that cold weather shocks increase intimate partner violence in Peru primarily by destroying agricultural income. Read the @voxdev.bsky.social piece 👇 voxdev.org/topic/agricu...

So much fun having Germán Cubas (@uh.edu) visit us yesterday for our macro workshop series! He presented "Labor Market Fluidity, Skill Accumulation and the Insurance Effects from Taxes" — great paper and even better company. Thanks for hanging out with us, Germán! 🤝📈

Great to have Anna Cieslak (Duke Fuqua) visit us last Wednesday! She presented "Did I make myself clear? The Fed and the market under the 2020 monetary policy framework" with Michael McMahon and Hao Pang. Fascinating work on Fed communication and market responses. Thanks Anna!

New research from Prof. Leah Lakdawala shows that extreme cold events in the Peruvian Andes don't just destroy crops — they spike rates of domestic violence. The good news? Social safety nets can virtually eliminate that surge. Powerful work with real policy implications news.wfu.edu/2026/03/17/t...

A huge thank you to Jing Cynthia Wu (University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign) for visiting our department and presenting her research on "LLM Survey Framework: Coverage, Reasoning, Dynamics, Identification" last Friday! We loved having you, Cynthia! 🎉

When political claims meet economic data, what holds up? Prof. @aeimit.bsky.social breaks it down in FactCheck.org, reminding us that tariffs and policy shifts are unlikely to dramatically accelerate growth in the short run. 🔗 www.factcheck.org/2026/02/trum...

📢 We're hiring! The Wake Forest Economics Department is seeking Visiting Assistant Professors for 2026-2027. Candidates will teach undergraduate courses including intro economics, intermediate micro/macro, and electives. Apply by 3/15 apply.interfolio.com/181254

📢 We're hiring! The Wake Forest Economics Department is seeking Visiting Assistant Professors for 2026-2027. Candidates will teach undergraduate courses including intro economics, intermediate micro/macro, and electives. Apply by 3/15 apply.interfolio.com/181254

A wonderful two-day visit from Dr. Fernanda Rojas Ampuero (UW-Madison Economics)! She presented her research on displacement and mortality at a joint seminar with WFU LALS ,visited our Latin American Economic Development class, and had great conversations with students and faculty.

We were thrilled to host Maria Olivero from Swarthmore today! She presented "When the Federal Government Lends: A New Dataset on Credit Policy and Private Credit Markets in the United States." Thank you for an excellent seminar!

Wake Forest Economics Professor Koleman Strumpf was featured in NBC News discussing the rise of prediction markets. His insight: "More than almost anyone I can think of, on any given day, there's almost always something going on with Elon Musk." www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...

New evidence from Chile finds that in-situ slum upgrading delivers larger gains in local economic development, both within treated slums and in surrounding neighbourhoods, at a lower cost than policies that relocate slum populations elsewhere. Read today's article to learn more:

Important policy insights from Prof. Joaquin Urrego! His research on Chile's slum renewal programs demonstrates that upgrading communities in place generates lasting improvements and positive spillovers, more effective and affordable than relocation🏘️

Spring 2026 Economics Seminar Series is underway! Professor Andrii Babii from UNC Chapel Hill opened our semester with his research on binary choice under asymmetric loss & algorithmic fairness. Thank you, Andrii!

📍 Triangle/Triad economists: You are also invited to our seminars featuring amazing scholars. We would love to have you visiting us! Subscribe for invitations → forms.gle/pDMBbAcZDkPs...

Exciting spring ahead! 📊 Our Economics Seminar Series features experts across macroeconomics, development, finance, and more. 15 amazing seminars, Jan-April. Join us at Kirby Hall or check the schedule: economics.wfu.edu/news-events/...

Proud of seniors Eliana Villone & Ethan Dill! They joined Prof. Leah Lakdawala in discussing tariff impacts on labor markets with a Raleigh AP Gov student, drawing on their course research to share expert insights. Excellent representation of WFU Economics! 🎓

The German Men’s National Team has selected Winston-Salem as its home base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, choosing Wake Forest University and The Graylyn Estate as its official training site and team headquarters. Read more: https://wakefo.rest/49z20bq

And if you are around Philly this Sunday, don't miss the work of Prof. Marein and Prof. Tompson! #ASSA2026

Going to #ASSA2026 in Philly this year? Don't miss the fantastic work of our faculty members! Sat, Jan 3 (8-10am) at the "Economics of International Health" session Prof. Alba-Vivar on citizenship policy & communicable diseases Prof. Marein on drug trafficking & the Caribbean homicide epidemic

Sending you warm greetings and best wishes for a healthy, happy and peaceful new year. ❄️

From working with a microcredit NGO in Peru to his research on the green energy transition, labor markets, and environmental regulation, our Department Chair @markcurti.bsky.social talks to President Wente about the challenges of sustainable environmental policies youtu.be/GR0en27h0Kw?...

Our colleague @markcurti.bsky.social examines a crucial question for today's labor markets: Are workers and communities prepared for the shift to clean energy employment? Read his analysis here!

Just a few flurries, adding a little magic to finals week. ❄️❄️❄️ #MotherSnowDear Visit wakealert.wfu.edu for weather-related updates.

Our junior faculty are working on amazing new projects! Yesterday's presentations: Professor @falbav.bsky.social on femicides & human capital in Latin America and Professor Jinyoung Seo on fiscal policy in high-debt economies. So exciting to see this research develop!

Yesterday's Fall Deaconomics meeting brought our department together for excellent presentations by Prof. Alex Yu and Tommy Leung - amazing research projects from our wonderful faculty members!

🎙️ Prof. Robert Whaples on @npr.org discussing the penny phase-out and why his research shows rounding to nickels won't increase consumer costs. A longtime advocate for this change, Prof. Whaples brings decades of expertise to this national conversation. www.npr.org/2025/11/09/n...

🎉 Congratulations to our Fed Challenge team on advancing to the National Semi-Finals for the 3rd consecutive year! Huge thanks to Prof. @aeimit.bsky.social for your outstanding mentorship! 📈🏆

Excellent talk by Brian McManus (UNC Chapel Hill) on how prostate cancer patients make dynamic treatment decisions and select into clinical trials. Thanks for visiting and sharing your research with us! 🎓

Our amazing faculty Leah Lakdawala and @eriknesson.bsky.social inspiring freshmen to explore Economics! 💡 Love seeing professors connect with students early in their college journey.

🏀📊 From the Chicago Bulls to WFU! Steve Weinman, our new GM for Basketball & Senior AD for Analytics, shares how he used data to revolutionize NBA decision-making. 📅 Wed, Oct 22, 6pm 📍 Greene 162 Perfect for students interested in sports analytics, data science, or sports management careers.

Today, Mokyr, Aghion & Howitt won the Nobel for their work on “creative destruction” Want to learn more? Prof. John Dalton & our alum Andrew Logan tackle what these ideas mean for innovation (incl. AI) in their book, Creative Destruction: An Introduction www.amazon.com/Creative-Des...

Great Jr Faculty Workshop yesterday! 🌟 Prof. Brian Marein shared fascinating research on European immigrants and wealth accumulation in the US. Always inspiring to see our faculty's work in action!

What a fantastic #URECADay2025! Celebrating Prof. Erik Nesson @eriknesson.bsky.social & Prof. Brian Marein alongside their outstanding students who showcased their mentored research on Friday 🌟 So proud of our department's contribution to this celebration of undergraduate scholarship!

Yesterday, we hosted Dr. Gaurav Khanna (UCSD GPS) for his lecture “The Migration of Skills: Brain Drain, Brain Gain, and Innovation.” The event drew a standing-room-only audience! A big thank you to Dr. Khanna for sparking such thoughtful discussion within our community.

🧠✈️ Join us for our Fall '25 Public Lecture: "The Migration of Skills: Brain Drain, Brain Gain, and Innovation" 📅 Wed 9/24, 4pm @ Kirby B02 with Prof. Gaurav Khanna (UCSD) - leading migration economist exploring how talent flows shape global innovation.

🧠✈️ Join us for our Fall '25 Public Lecture: "The Migration of Skills: Brain Drain, Brain Gain, and Innovation" 📅 Wed 9/24, 4pm @ Kirby B02 with Prof. Gaurav Khanna (UCSD) - leading migration economist exploring how talent flows shape global innovation.

Wake Forest's new tuition policy is economics theory in practice 📊 Eliminating financial barriers expands access, increases human capital formation, and generates positive spillovers for NC's economy. We're excited to welcome the talent this policy will attract! #GoDeacs

Exciting presentations at today's Jr Faculty Workshop! 📊 Alex Yu presented "Smoggy Instruments: A Breath of Bias in Air Pollution Impact Studies" (w/ Z. Wang) 🌍 Andreea Rotarescu examined "All Gain No Pain? Global Rebalancing Without Relative Wage Adjustments" (w/ O. Jeanne)

Great seminar today with Robert Garlick from Duke, presenting "Flexibility versus Performance: The Determinants of Labor Contracts in Nairobi, Kenya" Thank you for visiting us, Rob!

Last Wednesday our very own faculty member Prof. Andre Mouton kicked off our internal junior seminar series with his fascinating presentation "Measuring Task-Level Technological Exposure: A Language Model Approach" 🧠💡

🏥📊 What's happening at the CDC this week and how does economics factor in? Prof. Tina Marsh Dalton breaks down the key acronyms making headlines - RFK, HHS, CDC - and explains what's at stake with vaccine policy. Check out her latest analysis: tinamarshdalton.substack.com/p/acronyms-i...

Happy first day of classes to all our incredible econ majors! 📊✨ Here's to a semester of discovering how economics shapes our world! Go Deacs! #Fall2025 #WakeForest #Deaconomics @wakeforest.bsky.social

We are thrilled to welcome back our alumna Dr. Caroline Tompson as she teaches her very first class at Wake! Pictured here alongside Dr. Megan Manassah, a true celebration of faculty connections and mentorship in the Department of Economics 💛🖤