Undergraduate students in Dr. Basu Roy’s ECO 165 (Principles of Microeconomics) class were given an optional bonus assignment to write an econ-themed poem. Although the assignment was not compulsory, several interesting entries were received. Students took it up as a novel opportunity to blend their creativity with the key concepts learned in class. Here are few of the top … [Read more...] about Rhyming the Econ Way

Here's a thought provoking essay by Matt Tabor of Education News explaining why every college student - not only business and economics majors - should take a Principles of Microeconomics course.   … [Read more...] about Why Every Student Should Take Principles of Microeconomics

KALNINS SELECTED AS MAC SWIMMER OF THE WEEK FOR THIRD TIME Uvis Kalnins earns fifth weekly honor of career     Uvis Kalnins   Jan. 12, 2016MAC Release | Follow @MoStateSwim CLEVELAND – Missouri State senior Uvis Kalnins won both of his individual events at Texas A&M en route to earning the Mid-American Conference Men’s Swimmer of the Week … [Read more...] about ECO Major Uvis Kalnins Selected as MAC Swimmer of the Week

Students in Dr. Basu Roy's Principles of Macroeconomics classes got the opportunity to participate in this year's Rockonomix national competition.  Rockonomix is a group-based project where students are instructed to write new (economics theme based) lyrics to a popular song and produce their original music video. This pedagogical technique has been used in introductory … [Read more...] about Rockonomix Rocks the Economics Department

I know, I know, classes just ended and you're already wondering how you'll get your economics fix this summer.  No worries - the Suggested Summer Reading for Economics Students is now available! By the way, if you read something not on the list that you think we should add to the list in the future, please let us know in the comments below.  Have a great summer! … [Read more...] about Suggested Summer Reading for Economics Students