Department of Economics at The University of Virginia
09/01/2025
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UVA Economics Professor Named to TIME’s List of Most Influential People in AI University of Virginia economist Anton Korinek has been named to TIME’s third-annual TIME100 AI list recognizing the 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence.
07/16/2025
When the storm comes, this UVA professor wants you to be prepared Economist Jonathan Colmer and his UVA team created a tool to deliver lifesaving insights on who’s most likely to suffer in floods, hurricanes and heat waves.
05/06/2025
‘Policing in Patriarchy’ Wins the 2025 APSA-PSA International Partnerships Award | The Political Studies Association (PSA) The American Political Science Association (APSA) and the Political Studies Association (PSA) are delighted to announce the 2025 winner of this award which celebrates outstanding and innovative cross-national scholarly partnerships.Congratulations to Akshay Ma
04/18/2025
UVA Fourth-Year Business Student Blends Real-World Concerns Into Fantasy Novel Tyler Ruvolo channels his “overactive imagination” while incorporating taxes into the literary world he created.
02/25/2025
This Professor Guessed He’d Stay 3 Years. That Was 58 Years Ago To honor economics professor Ken Elzinga’s remarkable tenure, the University commissioned a portrait of him. It will hang in the Shannon Library.
01/31/2025
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A&S Day in the Life: Marc Santugini Whether it's in the virtual reality world he has built for his economics classes or the time he spends in person with his students, assistant professor Marc…
12/16/2024
Competition Prompts UVA Students To Think Like Central Bankers UVA placed third of 119 student teams in the Federal Reserve College Challenge.
12/12/2024
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Department of Economics Hosts Visit by Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook Department of Economics Hosts Visit by Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook DEC 5, 2024 Lorenzo Perez, A&S Editorial Director Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook (right) fields questions from Arts and Sciences Dean Christa Acampora and fourth-year student Natasha Swindle in the Dome Room of the Rotunda dur...
11/12/2024
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Investigating Markups: Evidence of Greedflation? Prices for consumer goods have rapidly increased in recent years. At the same time, some corporations are reporting record profits. Coincidence? A UVA economist’s research may offer some answers.
10/30/2024
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Why female entrepreneurs are key to getting more women to work A study highlights how promoting female entrepreneurship can greatly enhance women's workforce participation.
10/28/2024
Congratulations to Jose!
2024 ASHE Service Award - American Society of Hispanic Economists The American Society of Hispanic Economists (ASHE) is pleased to recognize Dr. Jose M. Fernandez, Professor and Chair of the Economics Department at the University of Louisville, as the recipient of the 2024 ASHE Service Award. The award recognizes a member or institution who has made significant co...
11/27/2024