Boston College Applied Economics

01/05/2022

Join us on Thursday, January 13th at 7pm ET for what promises to be a thought-provoking discussion about what to expect of the economy in 2022. Aleksandar Tomic, the MS in Applied Economics Program Director, will moderate the discussion. Dr. Tomic will be joined by economists and MS in Applied Economics faculty members to explore the economic changes the world can expect in the new year.

After the discussion, attendees are invited to participate in a Q&A with the panelists. To register for this event, please visit https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1116413885229/WN_Lwmeyf-tS2iqlc0ErmOYbw. Capacity is limited, and registration is required.

05/07/2021

Learn the ins and outs of economics, its role in our government, and why it is important for a fully functioning society. Get an in-depth look into Boston College's economics program and the positive impact on one of our alum.

04/27/2021

Dr. Aleksandar Tomic, associate dean for strategy, innovation, and technology at Boston College, gives his opinion on Biden’s executive order and highlights the need for backup inventories that can be deployed in times of crisis. Read more!

News that President Biden will sign an executive order today requiring a 100-day review of key aspects of the nation’s supply chain is a timely reminder for all business leaders about the importance of being prepared for any crisis situation.

04/19/2021

Alumni Spotlight on Stefano Parravano: Hear about how his desire for new skills led him to decide that the MSAE program would be the best program for him.

04/12/2021

Geoffrey Sanzenbacher, associate professor of economics at Boston College, discusses whether smaller public employer pensions spur more savings and other factors that affect retirement savings. Learn more!

Do Smaller Public Employer Pensions Spur More Saving? Laura D. QuinbyGeoffrey T. Sanzenbacher SLP #76 The brief’s key findings are: In theory, workers would increase their supplemental saving in response to lower pension income, but do they in practice? The answer matters for state and local worker...

04/09/2021

Geoffrey Sanzenbacher, research fellow at Boston College, joined a discussion with fellow scholars about the best ways to close the racial retirement gap when Social Security falls short. Learn more about their suggestions.

A convergence of policy initiatives, motivated politicians, greater diversity in financial professionals and citizens demanding change may provide the...

04/08/2021

Next week, join us for our Student Showcase and Virtual Career Fair from April 12-16, 2021. Through our online platform, recruiters and hiring managers can access poster presentations, resumes and more, of our students and alumni. During the live event on Thursday, April 15, students will be available to video or chat about their resumes and presentations. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to discover diverse and highly motivated students for your full- and part-time positions. To register, please visit: bcmsae.online/studentshowcase.

04/07/2021

Aleksandar Tomic, (MSAE) Program Director moderated two leading economists in a panel discussion on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and discussed what to expect in 2021.

04/02/2021

Are you familiar with the Boston College MS in Applied Economics admission process? Learn more about upcoming start dates and how to get started.

03/31/2021

M.S. in Applied Economics Program Director, Aleksandar Tomic, moderated four leading in a panel discussion to discuss the impact of -19 on the financial industry. Learn more by viewing the whole panel discussion.

03/26/2021

Curious about the MS in Applied Economics at the Woods College of Advancing Studies? Join us on March 29th at 5:30 PM for a virtual info session to learn more about the program. Register today to save your spot.

Join us to learn more about Graduate Programs at the Woods College of Advancing Studies. bc.edu/woods Schedule of sessions by Degree Program: 5:30 PM MS in Applied EconomicsGraduate Certificate in Data AnalyticsMS in Cybersecurity Policy and GovernanceGraduate Certificate in Computer SecurityGraduat...

03/25/2021

The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the U.S. economy added 379,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate dropped slightly to 6.2 percent. Professor of Economics Robert Murphy discussed what the report might signal about recovery.

Economist Bob Murphy says despite the Labor Department's promising report, we're still 9.5 million jobs down from where we were before the pandemic.