Economics degrees are highly marketable and help students develop strong analytical and quantitative skills. As such, the economics department at Missouri State University recently had its degree programs approved as STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. The designation is vital to both … [Read more...] about Economics undergraduate degrees earn STEM designation
Dr. David Mitchell, professor of economics and director of the Bureau of Economic Research at Missouri State University, conducted a study to determine the economic costs and benefits of the proposed Raise the Age Legislation in Missouri. The Show Me State is one of five states where 17-year-olds are automatically treated as adults in the criminal justice system, along with … [Read more...] about What is the potential economic impact of Raise the Age Legislation?