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Danwei Chen
2016 Robert D. & Margaret A. Wark Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Biography:…
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Understanding the Current Economy: UCLA Economists Speak Out
In recent months, UCLA economists have actively written and spoken…
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Welcome New Faculty Members
The Department of Economics is pleased to introduce our new faculty…
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Lloyd Shapley, 2012 Nobel Laureate, has died
We are saddened to announce that Professor Emeritus Lloyd Shapley…
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Congratulations Class of 2015!
With honored guests, Duff and Morris Goldman, and the Economics…
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Congratulations to John Asker for Jerry S. Cohen Memorial Fund Writing Award
John Asker's article, "Raising Retailers' Profits:…
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Congratulations to Harold Demsetz for Lifetime Achievement Award
Harold Demsetz is the winner of the inaugural Elinor Ostrom Lifetime…
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In Memoriam: George W. Hilton
It is with deep sadness that we mourn the death of our colleague…
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Welcome New Faculty Members
We are pleased to announce Professor John Asker who obtained…
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Slate featured op-ed by Leah Boustan
You Don't Have to Move to Scandinavia