Regional Economist, Dr. Martin Shields, comments on Fort Collins economics growth. Fort Collins spends more, but growth leaves some behind Pat Ferrier, The Coloradoan7:08 a.m. MST March 6, 2015 (Photo: Erin Hull/The Coloradoan) Nicole Scott and her husband, Kyle, scrimped and saved for years during the economic recession. They had a newborn at home, Kyle […]
We are pleased to announce our newest Economics scholarship. Ben Garcia received a B.S. in Economics from Colorado State University in 1981. He continued studying economics at the University of Notre Dame, receiving an M.A. in Economics with an emphasis on Labor Studies in 1983. He began working for Colorado Labor Market Information, a Colorado state […]
Dr. Stephan Weiler is a Professor of Economics and Research Associate Dean in the College of Liberal Arts at Colorado State University. He received his BA (Honors) in Economics and MA in Development Economics from Stanford University in 1988, and his Economics PhD from UC-Berkeley in 1994 where he studied with eventual 2001 Nobel Laureate […]
CONGRATULATIONS ECONOMICS PROFESSORS – Assistant Professor Dr. Daniele Tavani received the CLA Excellence in Teaching Award. He is an innovative teacher who engages the students with hands-on data exercises that bring macroeconomic models to life. and Professor Stephan Weiler received the prestigious Stern Award for superior performance in teaching, research and professional service by […]
Two Numbers: Downgrading Professors BY ANNA BERNASEK / DECEMBER 16, 2014 12:27 PM EST As colleges and universities compete to attract students, they frequently advertise their star faculty members—acclaimed intellectuals or business and professional leaders, maybe even a few Nobel Prize winners. What they don’t say is that more and more teaching is done by […]
Dr. Stephan Weiler to give online presentation on economic growth – Wed., Nov. 5 at 1:00 pm. Innovation and Economic Growth in Colorado Wed., Nov. 5 at 1:00 pm. Meeting Description: Innovation is the key to economic growth. Each year, the Colorado Innovation Network issues a report, exploring Colorado’s innovation performance. This report is based […]
Denver Startup Week COLORADO MATTERS Even Colorado’s failing companies help create jobs in the long-term BY RACHEL ESTABROOKSEP 16, 2014 – See more at: http://www.cpr.org/news/story/even-colorados-failing-companies-help-create-jobs-long-term#sthash.11nxgUg8.dpuf Denver Startup Week is underway, an annual celebration of entrepreneurship in the area, and a study released today finds Colorado continues to be a national leader when it comes to […]
Someone Calculated How Many Adjunct Professors Are on Public Assistance, and the Number Is Startling By Jordan Weissmann Once in a while, someone publishes an article about adjunct professors who resort to food stamps in order to survive on the rock-bottom pay that so many college instructors are expected to live on. But until today, […]
Professor Pena is an associate professor of economics with research interests in public sector economics, labor economics, and economic development. Much of her current research relates to undocumented and documented immigration, public policy, poverty, and agricultural labor markets. Dr. Pena received her Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University in 2007, M.A. in Economics from Stanford […]