Braunstein’s recent successes emblematic of department’s rise
CSU’s Department of Economics is enjoying an upward trajectory, and that rise is reflected in its new chair, Elissa Braunstein.
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CSU alumna uses economics to differentiate herself in the world of reporting
CSU graduate, Erin Douglas ('18), double-majors in economics and journalism and media communications, finding the pair differentiated her from the competition in reporting.
Economics professor aims to strengthen struggling communities and support future generations of researchers
Weiler’s career has been devoted to developing strategies to spark economic vitality in struggling rural and urban areas through the communities’ own innovative and entrepreneurial capacities.
Celebrating Excellence in Teaching: Economics professor honors talented faculty through new gift
Economics professor, Robert Keller, certainly believed this after working with stellar colleagues for more than 45 years at Colorado State University before retiring from Colorado State University in May 2018. He dedicated his CSU career to excellence in teaching, in and out of the classroom, elevating educational programming across the campus and inspiring curiosity in his students.
An interview with professor and senior scholar Ed Barbier
A year and a half later, Economics Professor Ed Barbier reflects on Colorado State University and his time with the College of Liberal Arts.
What 4 economists say about the state of the union
As Trump prepares to deliver his delayed State of the Union address, here's what four economists had to say about the state of the union.
What 3 economists say about the state of the union
Three economists give their own assessments of the state of the union, as well as the president’s performance so far, ahead of the State of the Union Address on Feb. 5.
The Demand for Water: Policy reform and new technologies offer solutions
Renowned CSU economist Edward Barbier has a few ideas about the world’s increasingly serious water crisis. He says we have mismanaged our freshwater supplies by not charging enough for the natural resource and by sticking to an antiquated system of determining water rights. By looking at governance, policy reform, and new technologies we could protect our freshwater ecosystems and secure sufficient water for our world’s growing population.
Stumped by the stock market slump? Start by picturing a used car dealership
Used car dealers buy old automobiles and resell them. Similarly, stock markets are places where someone sells their ownership in a company to a dealer, who then finds someone else to buy it.
Why companies should help pay for the biodiversity that’s good for their bottom line
Many corporations that profit from nature’s bounty are realizing that it’s time for the business world to do more about conservation.