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

Congratulations to Dr. Sharmistha Self, who was presented with an MSU Foundation Award for Excellence in Research at the 2015 MSU All-Faculty Recognition Reception.  Foundation Awards are presented annually to full-time faculty members in recognition of excellence in the areas of teaching, research, and/or creative activities and service. Dr. Self has published 35 refereed … [Read more...] about Dr. Self earns MSU Foundation Award for Excellence in Research

Missouri State University Economics major, Scott Berndt, is featured in the March 2015 Student Public Affairs Spotlight for the volunteer work he and his Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity brothers are doing with the Community Partnership of the Ozarks. Congratulations Scott! … [Read more...] about March 2015 Student Public Affairs Spotlight – Scott Berndt