Nikolaou will combine his knowledge of curricula, university policies and procedures, and his relationships within the University and alums with changing trends in the labor market to increase the reputation of our programs and lead the department to its new era.
Tag: economics
Economics Department unveils new collaboration space
The Department of Economics unveiled its new collaboration space, the Economics Learning Center (ELC), in Stevenson Hall 439.
Graduating Redbirds: Getting a B inspired Enrique Aguirre’s A+ college career
A first-generation college student and Robert G. Bone Scholarship recipient, Enrique Aguirre is the next to be highlighted in the “Graduating Redbirds” series.
Meet your 2023 Three Minute Thesis contestants
This year, 11 contestants will compete and have the opportunity to share their research with all in attendance. Hear from each contestant and learn more about their research topic, their department support, and the faculty and staff impact that has been made.
By the numbers: Data drives national economist’s advocacy
As the first Black woman to serve as the U.S. Department of Labor’s chief economist, alumna Janelle Jones found a national stage in her push for equity.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout: Tension between scale and speed, implications for corruption
Illinois State Professor of Economics Dr. Rajeev K. Goel will present “COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout—The Tension Between Scale and Speed and Implications for Corruption” at noon on Wednesday, May 5, for the final event in the Illinois State University International Seminar Series.
Richard Thaler wins Nobel Prize in Economics
The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2017 was awarded to Richard H. Thaler for his contributions to behavioural economics.
Reactions: Is the euro in trouble?
The Swiss National Bank’s decision to remove the cap on the Swiss franc could signal trouble for the euro, said Professor of Economics David Cleeton.