University of Utah Economics

Catherine Ruetschlin and Marshall Steinbaum, assistant professors of Economics, have shared their thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic, and why recovery will require both fiscal and public health solutions. They discuss the most beneficial types pf public spending in terms of stimulus packages and unemployment insurance, and note that we may be “facing a secondary economic disaster if [unemployment benefits aren’t] extended and the economy continues to be in a dire place.”

Read more here! https://www.deseret.com/indepth/2020/7/31/21336247/coronavirus-stimulus-unemployment-cares-act-supplement-economy-congress-powell-gdp

We had a great forum at the Hinckley Institute by Dean Baker and Rudigar Von Arnim. See the link for the whole video!

January 29, 2020: Understanding Ideology: What Is Neoliberalism? This is "January 29, 2020: Understanding Ideology: What Is Neoliberalism?" by Hinckley Institute on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people…

Undergraduate advising is now available at the Sandy campus every week!

Congratulations to Dr. Waitzman and his team to make the final three in the 2020 American Dream Ideas Challenge!
https://unews.utah.edu/three-local-finalists-named-in-american-dream-ideas-challenge/?doing_wp_cron=1579887836.3316938877105712890625

Don't forget these important deadline!

Women in Econ are having a event to fend off the stress of the semester. Come make connections and enjoy a nice paint night.

UNews published an article continuing the topic of antitrust featuring our Professor Steinbaum.

“Utah Statement” sets a new course in antitrust policy | UNews The term “antitrust”—for some maybe a dimly held memory from a high school U.S. history class—has come into focus recently as tech companies have come under scrutiny for their business practices. But antitrust and antimonopoly policy isn’t the same now as it was in the days of Teddy Roosev...

Meet Eunice Han, assistant professor of economics, and Peter Philips, professor of economics. They recently spoke on a panel discussing the problem of high rent and low wages in Park City. Most service jobs in Park city do not pay enough to support the cost of living in the area, forcing people to commute into Summit County every day to go to work. The goal of this panel was to find some answers to this problem, and to see some of the attitudes of the business community.

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Here’s hoping that no one has shed too many tears this week. Good luck to everyone on your finals! You’ll all do amazing! 📚🤓

The final candidates for the position of Chief of Police will present forums and answer questions regarding campus safety. We encourage everyone from the university community to attend.
Dec. 11, 2-3pm, Marriott Library 1150
Dec. 12, 10:15-11:15am, Alumni house, Ballroom A
Dec. 13, 2:15-3:15pm, Alumni house, Ballroom A

Chief of Police Search The Position Reporting to the chief safety officer (CSO), the chief of police works closely with Department of Public Safety staff, students, faculty, administration, and the local community to direct and administer the overall policing and public safety initiatives, as well as promote a safe and se...

University of Utah professors in economics are speaking out against the wage gap in Utah. See what Professor Berik has to say on the matter.

Utah women agree: Business and government leaders should work on the gender wage gap After having one of the worst gender wage gaps in the country for several years, Utah women have a message for their government and business leaders: Take action.

The Women in Economics group had a successful panel last Tuesday. For future events, check the calendar on economics.utah.edu