Economics Department Helps WWII Veteran's Dream Come True
97-year-old WWII Vet Stanley “Stan” Lucero Sepulbeda dreamed of experiencing the opening day at the new CSU Stadium. The Department of Economics made that dream happen.
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Teaching in Vietnam: Lesson on the Markets of Hanoi
Dr. Alexandra Bernasek traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam in November of 2016 to teach the ninth cohort of a partnership between Foreign Trade University (FTU) and Colorado State University.
Renowned environmental economist Edward Barbier joins CSU
Edward Barbier’s path to becoming one of the world’s leading environmental and resource economists began as a kid, when he saw developing nations firsthand as his father’s government service took the family to southeast Asia.
Eloquence, empathy, imagination: Liberal arts brings leadership to collaboration
With his first year at CSU now under his belt, College of Liberal Arts Dean Ben Withers has announced plans to elevate the visibility and vitality of the college by increasing the support and impact of faculty scholarship.
What's the deal with the debt ceiling? 5 questions answered
Just like the rest of us, governments must borrow when they spend more money than they receive.
Poor and middle-income families need a better way than 529s to save for college
A college education is increasingly necessary for success in today’s economy. It’s also increasingly expensive.
Poor and middle-income families need a better way than 529s to save for college
The real reason so few families use 529 plans, however, is that they don’t actually make college more affordable.
What France and the UK can teach Trump about reviving America’s middle class
America’s middle class is in deep trouble. Signs of its decline are everywhere, from stagnant incomes and falling wealth to soaring household debt and the rise of populist politicians promising a return to the “glory days.”