The alchemy of finance and the economic obstacles to lowering emissions
From Wall Street to climate policy, CSU economics faculty explore inequality, power, and the challenges of tackling climate change.
Economics Professor Ed Barbier and Associate Professor Jo Burgess publish environmental economics textbook for students new to the field
University Distinguished Professor of Economics Ed Barbier and Associate Professor of Economics Jo Burgess recently published their first co-authored textbook, intended to invite students with little or no knowledge of economics to explore the field of environmental economics. The book uses extensive case studies to introduce concepts including sustainable development and the inextricable relationship between the natural world and the global economy.
Alumni Survey Results: Liberal Arts provides versatility, confidence, and careers with impact
More than 1,600 College of Liberal Arts alumni responded to our career survey last year. The results were clear: A liberal arts degree from CSU leads to meaningful work, adaptable careers, and lasting confidence.
CSU economist Elissa Braunstein contributes to UN policy brief at G20 women’s empowerment meeting
Elissa Braunstein, professor of economics and associate dean for research in CSU’s College of Liberal Arts, contributed to a policy brief launched by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization during the G20 Women’s Empowerment Working Group Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, in late October.
Stephan Weiler honored by Economic Development Council of Colorado
The honor celebrates the REDI co-founder’s nearly three decades of commitment to fostering collaboration, advancing economic education, and transforming academic research into tangible solutions that have positively impacted communities across Colorado.
Professors Pena and Tavani to present papers at NBER
Professors Anita Alves Pena and Daniele Tavani, have been invited to contribute a paper to the upcoming National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) Workshop on the Economics of Race and Stratification in October. The NBER, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the most prominent research institute in economics worldwide, best known for defining U.S. business cycles […]
Economics professor Ed Barbier short-listed for international award sponsored by Nature
University Distinguished Professor of Economics Ed Barbier is one of six scientists worldwide to have been short-listed for the 2025 Nature Awards for Standing Up For Science – The John Maddox Prize.
Professor Iverson to present paper at seminars in European Universities
Professor Terry Iverson is currently in Europe, to present his paper “Tiered Climate Clubs: Global Abatement Without Global Agreement” at several universities across Europe. Here are the seminar dates: 09/24: University of Bologna, Italy 09/25: University of Oslo, Sweden 09/29: Amsterdam Business School 10/01: Grantham Institute, London School of Economics. A link to the paper […]
Two new faculty join CSU Economics
We are delighted to welcome two new colleagues to the Department of Economics at Colorado State University this fall. Dr. Mo Alloush and Dr. Marwil Dávila-Fernandez join us as Assistant Professors, bringing fresh perspectives and vibrant research agendas that will enrich both our undergraduate and graduate programs. Dr. Mo Alloush comes to CSU after six […]
Colorado wildfires have become larger, more unpredictable
Over the past 30 years, wildfires in Colorado have increased in both frequency and size, especially in the past decade, according to a recent report from Colorado State University’s Regional Economic Development Institute.