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As we move forward from the start of this decade, it's still essential to examine the pandemic’s impact on the economy. While we might have felt burned out on the topic a few years back, looking back with a few years of perspective can provide valuable insights into "The Economic Way of Thinking During a Pandemic." Who better to guide us through this exploration than our very own Alex Tabarrok?
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Spotlight! Betsey Stevenson Speaks at EconEd 2024
Betsey's Saturday EconEd session was incredibly insightful and provides perspective for educators as they help shape the next generation of citizens. As always, Betsey was exceptionally clear and engaging. Enjoy the recording - we sure enjoyed it in person!
2024 Economics Contest Winners!
The results of our inaugural EconEd essay contests are in!
We had 31 student submissions and 43 instructor submissions. We narrowed those down to five finalists and turned them over to our judges. We thank you all for every one of your fabulous submissions (31 students and 43 instructors!) and are thrilled to announce our winners!
The winner of our Economics Instructor Innovation Award Contest is Madhavi Venkatesan, and the winner of our Economics Student Excellence Award Contest is Samantha Mackley!
Madhavi Venkatesan is a faculty member in the Department of Economics at Northeastern University, a faculty affiliate of the Vermont Law and Graduate School, the founder and executive director of the Cape Cod-based non-profit Sustainable Practices, and the editor-in-chief of the journal Sustainability and Climate Change. A routine contributor to the discourse on sustainability, having written articles, chapters, and books, as well as being an internationally invited public speaker on the relationship between economics and sustainability, she is actively engaged in operationalizing sustainability to promote a future aligned to the well-being of all the Earth’s inhabitants.
Madhavi received her BA, MA, and PhD in Economics from Vanderbilt University, was a Mellon post-doctoral fellow at Washington University in St. Louis and has a master’s in Sustainability and Environmental Management from Harvard University, and a master’s in Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law School. Prior to re-entering academics in 2014, she was in the financial services industry. From 2006 to 2011 she represented three Fortune 250 U.S. domiciled insurers in the capacity of an investor relations officer. She represented Unum, ALICO (an AIG subsidiary), and the Hartford Financial Services Group during their respective crises and was actively recruited in each representation change. From 2012 to 2014, she recuperated in her home on Cape Cod following the unexpected and traumatic loss of her father.
Prior to being an investor relations officer, Madhavi was a market strategist for Edward Jones at the company’s headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.
Madhavi has received recognition across her career from an invitation to ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange, to a Fulbright Distinguished Lectureship, to a citation from the governor of Massachusetts for the efforts of the nonprofit she founded. Most recently, on February 29, 2024, USA Today recognized Madhavi as the Woman of the Year for the state of Massachusetts.
Samantha Mackley has been awarded the EconEd Student Education Award for her outstanding academic achievements and dedication to advancing economic knowledge. Inspired by her Intermediate Microeconomics course, Samantha has actively engaged in economic research, contributing to studies on school lunch policies and crime and poverty analysis. She has also played a pivotal role in promoting economic literacy and engagement through her leadership positions in Undergraduate Women in Economics and Omicron Delta Epsilon, as well as her work as a founding editor of the undergraduate social sciences journal.
Both our winners will receive a trip to EconEd in Chicago September 27th and 28th and a cash award of $2500! Read their excellent essays below!
Sizzle Reel! Peer Consultants Share their Favorite Student Success Stories
Who doesn’t love a great student success story? Our Peer Consultants share some of their most inspiring ones in our latest sizzle reel. We’d love to hear yours via our student contest - make sure to tell your economics majors (and minors) about our award and encourage them to apply. The winner along with their sponsoring instructor will be brought to EconEd September 27th and 28th in Chicago. The student (and instructor) awards will also give $2500 to the winners!
Peer Consultants
Erika Martinez is one of the most dedicated instructors we have met. As Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida she works with thousands of students every year. Erika is a contributor on the Chiang Principles of Economics for a Changing World text, and was instrumental in helping us develop the interactive graphs (see below for a preview!).
Achieve for Economics
Achieve for Principles of Economics supports students and instructors at every step, from the first point of contact with new content to demonstrating mastery of concepts and skills.
EconEd Archive
Weren’t able to attend our prior conferences? No problem! We have the last decade of our fabulous EconEd sessions recorded and available to view at your leisure! Some of the most influential minds in Economics have participated in past EconEd events such as: Justin Wolfers, Betsey Stevenson, Tyler Cowen, and Paul Krugman. Watch recordings of presentations from its inception in 2013 to this spring's webinar sessions.
