Economics
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Robert Porter, expert on the economics of auctions, to deliver Steine Lecture April 19
Northwestern University economist and industrial organization expert Robert Porter will deliver a talk titled “Empirical Analysis and Auction Design” as part of the Vanderbilt University Department of Economics Steine Lecture Series. Read MoreApr 8, 2016
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Studio arts class invites you to ‘Dis-connect’ at Vanderbilt Libraries
A studio arts class taught by Mel Ziegler has created a series of installations called "Dis-connect" at the Central and Divinity libraries that explores how rapid advances in technology have impacted our perceptions of libraries in general. Read MoreApr 6, 2016
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Arts and Science Dean’s Office appoints divisional deans
Dean of the College of Arts and Science Lauren Benton has announced the appointment of two senior faculty members as divisional deans in the college. The new positions will facilitate academic planning in departments and programs within the three Arts and Science divisions: humanities, social sciences and sciences. Read MoreMar 23, 2016
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Nobel Prize-winning economist will deliver Steine Lecture March 22
Alvin E. Roth, who shared the 2012 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics, will discuss “Who Gets What and Why: The Economics of Matching and Market Design" March 22. Roth is responsible for re-designing the National Resident Matching Program, through which approximately 20,000 doctors a year find their first employment as residents at American hospitals. Read MoreMar 16, 2016
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Vanderbilt Economics ranked first in the South in top scholarly output
Vanderbilt’s Department of Economics has been ranked first in the South by researchers who study economics education at Columbus State University and the University of New Haven. The ranking measures research competitiveness. Read MoreMar 7, 2016
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Robert Porter presents April 19 Steine Lecture in Economics
Robert Porter, the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Economics at Northwestern University, will present the second Vanderbilt Steine Lecture in Economics of 2016. Read MoreFeb 17, 2016
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John Haltiwanger presents March 15 McGee Public Policy Lecture
John Haltiwanger, professor of economics at the University of Maryland, presents the 2016 McGee Public Policy Lecture, "Labor Market Fluidity and Economic Performance," on Tuesday, March 15. Read MoreFeb 17, 2016
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Resolving the food-energy-water trilemma
A computer model has been developed that provides new insights into the food-energy-water nexus and can help resource managers around the world do a better job of weighing food and energy tradeoffs when water is scarce. Read MoreJan 25, 2016
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The most popular research stories of 2015
With discoveries ranging from the origins of consciousness to the end of the universe, 2015 was a year of incredibly diverse research at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreDec 28, 2015
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New faculty: Carolyn Heinrich tackles public policy with an interdisciplinary approach
Carolyn Heinrich has broad experience working with teams on a variety of issues, from education, labor force development and social welfare policy to program evaluation and public and performance management. Read MoreOct 8, 2015
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Enroll now in Vanderbilt Osher Lifelong Learning fall classes
The Osher Lifelong Learning classes at Vanderbilt this fall draw from professors' research in areas that include earth science, Hebrew Bible, music history, urban planning and more. Read MoreSep 1, 2015
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‘The WTO: Purpose, Design and Challenges’ March 24
Bagwell will discuss “The WTO: Purposes, Design, and Challenges” for this annual series hosted by the Economics Department. Read MoreMar 13, 2015
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Nobel laureate to discuss ‘Irrational Exuberance Revisited’ March 12
Yale University professor Robert J. Shiller, winner of the 2013 Nobel Prize in Economics, will discuss the new third edition of his book "Irrational Exuberance" on March 12 at Vanderbilt. Read MoreMar 3, 2015
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Elite college athletes should be paid: Economists
The NCAA recently voted to allow schools to begin compensating its student-athletes for their entire cost of attendance, but economists from Vanderbilt University and the University of Chicago say it’s not nearly enough. Read MoreFeb 5, 2015
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Kudos: Read about faculty awards and achievements
Read the latest roundup of Vanderbilt faculty awards and achievements. Read MoreJan 15, 2015
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Regardless of an elite graduate school degree, undergraduate prestige greatly impacts salary
People who earn their undergraduate degree from a less prestigious university and a graduate degree from an elite university earn much less than those who attend both an elite undergraduate and graduate school. And it is unlikely their salary will ever catch up. Read MoreNov 13, 2014
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Vanderbilt experts can provide insights into Nashville’s growth
Vanderbilt experts from a variety of fields are available to help explain issues surrounding Nashville's transformation into the latest “it” city. Read MoreNov 12, 2014
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Overweight women lose in the labor market: Vanderbilt study
Overweight women are more likely to work in lower-paying and more physically demanding jobs; less likely to get higher-wage, public-facing positions; and make less money compared to men and average-size women. Read MoreOct 21, 2014
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New faculty: Inoue brings expertise in field of econometrics
Econometrics, the means by which economic ideas are tested and measured, brings theoretical, methodological and applied economics into one discipline. “You get a little bit of everything,” Atsushi Inoue said. Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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Celebration honors nine new faculty chair holders
A Sept. 3 celebration at the Student Life Center honored nine new faculty chair holders and recognized the support of generous donors. Read MoreSep 5, 2014