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Laura Alfaro Named Chief Economist and Economic Counselor at Inter-American Development Bank
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title: Laura Alfaro Named Chief Economist and Economic Counselor at Inter-American Development Bank
description: The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has announced the appointment of Laura Alfaro as its new Chief Economist and Economic Counselor, effective June 1, 2025. Alfaro is recognized for her deep expertise in international economics and public policy within the Latin America and Caribbean region. Prior to joining the IDB, Alfaro was the Warren Alpert Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and served as Costa Rica's Minister of National Planning and Economic Policy. Her work has focused on international economics, capital flows, foreign direct investment, and trade. Alfaro has held influential editorial and research roles, including as Co-Editor of the Journal of International Economics and Vice-President of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association (LACEA). As Chief Economist, Alfaro will lead the IDB’s Research Department, reinforcing its role as a thought leader on issues such as productivity, competitiveness, private-sector-driven growth, technology, fiscal sustainability, financial inclusion, resilience, and inequality. Under the IDBImpact+ vision, her department will further integrate rigorous economic research into policy and operations to foster impactful solutions and guide decision-making across Latin America and the Caribbean. IDB President Ilan Goldfajn welcomed Alfaro, emphasizing the appointment comes at a critical moment as the bank strengthens its commitment to knowledge-driven development. Alfaro expressed her enthusiasm for the new role, stating, "Knowledge only makes sense when it becomes impact. Today, more than ever, our region needs bold ideas, rigorous analysis, and genuine collaboration to turn data into decisions that improve lives." She succeeds Eric Parrado, who now serves as IDB Invest’s Managing Director for Central America, Mexico, Panama, Dominican Republic, and Haiti. Image Credit: Inter-American Development Bank
disambiguating description: Laura Alfaro, renowned Harvard Business School professor, has been appointed as the new Chief Economist and Economic Counselor for the Inter-American Development Bank, marking a significant milestone in economic leadership for Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Sarah Smith and Brit Grosskopf to lead UK's Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 Economics & Econometrics Assessment
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description: Appointments have been made for the leadership positions of the 34 expert sub-panels that will assess research in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029. The selected chairs and deputy chairs will guide their units through the assessment process. The full panels, which should represent a diverse range of expertise in each field, will be announced in summer 2025. The REF is managed by Research England in collaboration with other UK higher education funding bodies to promote a world-class research environment and allocate research funding effectively. The REF aims to evaluate research excellence in UK higher education providers, influencing the allocation of approximately £2 billion annually for universities' research. Specifically, for Sub-panel 16: Economics and Econometrics, Sarah Smith a Professor of Economics at the University of Bristol has been appointed as the Chair, with Brit Grosskopf from the University of Exeter as the Deputy Chair. Both bring extensive experience and expertise to their roles. Sarah Smith, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as the Chair of the economics and econometrics Sub-Panel. Sarah's career has been marked by significant contributions to the field of economics, having held positions at renowned institutions such as the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), the Financial Services Authority (FSA), HM Treasury, and the London School of Economics (LSE). She is also a Research Associate at the IFS and a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). In addition to her academic achievements, Sarah is known for her commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity in economics. She is the founder and co-chair of Discover Economics, a campaign aimed at increasing diversity among economics students. Sarah was awarded an OBE in the 2022 Queen's Birthday Honours for services to economics and education. Her impactful work extends to various roles on esteemed committees and advisory panels, reflecting h…
disambiguating description: Sarah Smith (Bristol) and Brit Grosskopf (Exeter) have been appointed as the Chair and Deputy Chair respectively to the Economics and Econometrics Sub-Panel for the UK's Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029
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Royal Economics Society announces Professor Imran Rasul as RES President for 2025/26
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title: Royal Economics Society announces Professor Imran Rasul as RES President for 2025/26
description: Together with the announcement of Professor Rasul as President, the RES simultaneously confirmed the appointment of Professor Tony Venables (Oxford) as President-Elect for 2025-2026, and Professor Diane Coyle (Cambridge) as President-Elect for 2026-2027, following the RES Annual General Meeting (AGM) last week, 21-23 May, where the appointments were formalised. Rasul, a professor at University College London, is known for his work on wealth concentration and economic inequality. He is Director of the Centre for the Microeconomic Analysis of Public Policy at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, and served as a Council Member and Trustee of the Royal Economic Society (RES) from 2018-2023 and Chaired the RES Publications Committee from 2018-21. Venables is a senior research fellow at Oxford, and has vast expertise in international trade and economic development. As well as professorships at Manchester, Southampton, LSE, and Oxford, he also served as chief economist in the UK Department for International Development. Both will now sit on the two governing bodies of the RES, the Trustee Board and the RES Council. Rasul takes over from Prof. Sir Christopher Pissarides (LSE), 2010 winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, who remains on the RES Council in the role of Immediate Past-President. The AGM also confirmed six new Council members, who will serve from May 2025 to May 2030. Image Credit: Royal Economics Society
disambiguating description: The Royal Economic Society (RES) has announced that Professor Imran Rasul (UCL) is confirmed as RES President for the upcoming year.
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What is a "Model" in Economics?
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description: The purpose of a model is to (more) easily study real life Models in economics are imaginary constructs that approximate how the real-world economy functions, so that economists can predict how economic concepts and policies (would) work. Even though models are imaginary, they’re useful because each of them is composed of a set of rules and assumptions that attempt to reflect real-world behavior. Many of these rules and assumptions are defined by math symbols. Once a model is fully constructed, economists most often use math to determine what the model ends up saying, or predicting, about the real world. These conclusions inspire most of the discussion and debate about economic models. Economists will often debate if the assumptions make sense, if a given model is accurate, and whether or not the model can help us learn about real life. Because models are abstract, it’s very easy for economists to adjust them. This can be done by changing assumptions, or adding new ones. Often, new and useful models are built by adding onto older ones in this way. Entire schools of thought in economics are often defined by this very activity. For example, when Keynesians decried the unrealistic assumptions of classical economic models (particularly the idea that all markets will self-correct and reach a socially optimal equilibrium, rendering government intervention virtually useless), classicists adjusted their existing models to account for more realistic behavior. This led to the “Neoclassical” school of thought. It may seem like we’ve had plenty of time to build all of the economic models we need, but that’s far from the case. Theoretical economics papers are still routinely published, and economists are diving ever deeper into both theory and data to create models that can better approximate real life. For example, macroeconomists continue to build macroeconomic models that directly flow out of microeconomic behavior, and microeconomists continue to build increasingly complicat…
disambiguating description: The word "model" is used a lot in discussions about economics. However, economics courses often don’t spend a lot of time defining the word or what exactly it means. Rather, students usually end up piecing together their idea of what models are after learning several specific examples (such as the Solow-Swan or OLG models). This article fills in the gap by discussing the fundamentals of models and how they’re used in economics. There are many similarities between the myriad models utilized in the field, including common use cases and common assumptions. Understanding these commonalities will help you use and interpret economic models effectively, avoid misconceptions, and identify when these models are not necessarily relevant or useful.
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Biswo Nath Poudel appointed as Nepalese central bank governor
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title: Biswo Nath Poudel appointed as Nepalese central bank governor
description: The 49-year-old Poudel, a former economic adviser at the International Labour Organization (ILO), replaces Maha Prasad Adhikari, who completed his five-year term on April 7. The position of the central bank chief had been vacant for over 40 days due to disagreements among allies of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli's ruling coalition regarding the candidate selection process. Poudel's appointment is seen as a resolution to the impasse, as he is considered to have close ties to the centrist Nepali Congress party, a key member of the ruling coalition. Reuters reports that Poudel's immediate challenges include addressing the health of the banking sector, which analysts note has been significantly impacted, requiring swift correction to improve the quality of banking assets. There are also concerns regarding the misuse of loans by borrowers, prompting a need for enhanced supervision of commercial banks. Additionally, Poudel faces the task of steering Nepal out of the "grey list" of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global anti-money laundering watchdog. This challenge emphasizes the importance of implementing measures to combat money laundering effectively under his leadership. Poudel received his PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, has held several government posts in Nepal, and is a professor at Kathmandu University. Photo Credit: Nepal Rastra Bank
disambiguating description: Economist Biswo Nath Poudel has been appointed as the new governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central bank of Nepal, ending a prolonged discord within the ruling coalition of Nepal.
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Overlapping Generations (OLG) Model
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description: Many economic models, particularly those taught in introductory courses, include a “representative agent” assumption. This means we assume that economic agents (or households) across the economy are all the same. This greatly simplifies the math and allows us to reach, and discuss, the implications of each model without getting lost in pages of arcane symbols. However, this is the key assumption that the OLG model does away with. Instead, in the OLG model, there are two different kinds of agents, usually called “young” and “old”. This has far-reaching implications for economic outcomes, as we will soon see. Introducing the basic OLG model One of the model’s main focuses is studying how heterogeneous agents affect economic outcomes, particularly with regard to phenomena such as social security systems and public debt accumulation. To accomplish this, the OLG model makes a simple but elegant assumption. This simple assumption is: in each time period, there is a young generation and an old generation. The young generation works and earns income, and chooses to maximize their utility while saving some money for retirement. The old generation does not work and has no income. Instead, they consume based on the savings they set aside in the prior time period (when they were young workers). As a note, the OLG model is measured in “discrete” time. This means that there is not a continuous flow of time: rather, each sequential point in time is distinct from the rest. For example, in discrete time 1976 and 1977 could both be time periods, but “halfway through 1976” would not make sense. We represent each point of discrete time by t. In each time period, new young agents appear – they either immigrate or are born – and young agents from the previous period become old. Agents live for two periods, such that each is young in one period and old in the next. We further assume that the population grows larger each period. Population growth is therefore modeled by: Lt+1 = (1+n)Lt, wh…
disambiguating description: The Overlapping Generations model, often called the “OLG model”, is a cornerstone macroeconomics model that does away with one nearly universal assumption. Similarly to the Solow-Swan model, it’s often used to describe the overall economy, and can be used to find an optimal growth path for an economy.
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Students Take Centre Stage at 2025 Irish Young Economist of the Year National Awards
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description: More than 300 second-level students aged 12-18 from various schools in Ireland participated in the event, showcasing their curiosity and critical thinking skills in economics. The event, which took place on 8th May and is now in its twelfth year, aims to promote an understanding and enjoyment of economics among young people. This year's entries covered a wide array of topics such as climate change, inflation, AI, housing, global trade, sport, gender equality, and more, demonstrating the relevance of economics in analyzing modern societal complexities. Seamus Coffey, of the Irish Economic Association, introduces the YEOTY Awards 2025 The national award was presented by Seamus Coffey, President of the Irish Economic Association, to Mir Hasibullah Zia and Daniel Dillon, from Wexford CBS, for their project titled "The Dependency Trap: How Ireland's Reliance on Multinationals Deepens Economic Imbalances", which focused on the impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Ireland. Their project stood out for its clear presentation, in-depth analysis, and incorporation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). YEOTY National Award Winners (Senior Category) Daniel Dillon (l) and Mir Hasibullah Zia (r) / Mir Hasibullah Zia (l) receiving the award from Seamus Coffey (r) The overall winner in the junior category was Iris Xinhe Li, from Rathdown School, for her project "Earth or Space: Which Economy will Launch us into the Future?". Additional prizes were awarded depending on age, county and topic area. The Central Bank of Ireland Award, for projects with a focus on the Irish economy and monetary policy was awarded to Swasti Sahoo, from Adamstown Community College for her project titled "The Paradox of Green Growth Can Capitalism Survive Without Infinite Resource Exploitation". The entries were reviewed by a judging panel made up of Central Bank economists. Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, commended t…
disambiguating description: Students took the spotlight at the 2025 Young Economist of the Year (YEOTY) National Awards, held at the Knocknarea Arena, Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Sligo.
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How to be an Effective Peer Reviewer in Economics
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description: Initial considerations before accepting a peer-review assignment Before accepting a peer-review assignment, consider whether you are a good match to review the submitted manuscript. Do you know the journal and the kinds of articles it usually publishes? Are you familiar with the literature and methods of the paper? Can you complete the review by the assigned deadline, or do you need to request additional time? It's also essential to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, such as personal or professional relationships with the author, that could impact your objectivity. If you must decline the invitation, it is always helpful to suggest colleagues who would be a better fit. Evaluating the paper: Key aspects Your job as a reviewer is to provide a clear and decisive recommendation to the editor. To do this, start by evaluating whether the paper aligns with the journal’s aims and scope. Assess the paper’s contribution and whether it is sufficiently important to merit publication in that particular outlet. Since journal standards vary widely, it’s essential to understand the guidelines of the one you're reviewing for. Next, examine the content of the paper itself. Does it have a clear conceptual framework and development of hypotheses? Gauge whether the data is described in enough depth and if the empirical specification is appropriate, current, and well-grounded in prior literature. Are there additional robustness checks that should be done to make the analysis more convincing? You should also determine whether the writing requires substantive revision to improve clarity and coherence. Editors often suggest professional proofreaders to help refine language and style, and you may want to suggest that option too. Be specific Recommending a “revise and resubmit” implicitly conveys to the editor that the paper makes a meaningful contribution, but it is not publishable in its current form. However, with successful revisions, it may be acceptable for publication. In th…
disambiguating description: Publishing journal articles in economics can be slow and challenging, and effective peer review plays a critical role in shaping the efficiency and fairness of the process. Despite its importance, many researchers receive little guidance on how to be a constructive peer reviewer. In this article, I provide advice on how to approach peer review thoughtfully and professionally, with the goal of improving the experience for both authors and reviewers.
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Antonin Bergeaud awarded 2025 Best Young (French) Economist Prize
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title: Antonin Bergeaud awarded 2025 Best Young (French) Economist Prize
description: The Best Young Economist Prize is awarded each year by Le Cercle des économistes, a French economics think tank, in association with Le Monde, a major French newspaper, to a French economist under the age of 41 who combines recognized expertise and active participation in public debate. As economies face increasingly profound shocks - climate, technological, geopolitical, demographic - a new generation of economists is delving into understanding them better. In the 26th edition of the Prize, the jury recognised Antonin Bergeaud, a 35-year-old associate professor in the economics department at HEC Paris, as exemplary of this movement. A specialist in long-term growth and innovation economics, Bergeaud explores a crucial question in his research: under what conditions can innovation still foster shared, sustainable, and equitable growth? In his academic work and in his essay "The Bright Future of Growth" (co-authored with Gilbert Cette and Rémy Lecat), Antonin Bergeaud investigates the drivers of growth since the 20th century to shed light on current obstacles. His approach combines analyzing productivity differences between companies, studying technological diffusion, and the rise of artificial intelligence as a transformative - even disruptive - factor in the labor market. With the promise of a "post-world" order based on digital technologies yet to translate into productivity figures, Bergeaud's research questions a well-known paradox among economists: how can we explain the fact that we are surrounded by innovation - but less and less productive? Moreover, how to combat the slowdown of growth without widening inequalities? These questions will resonate with the theme of the 2025 Aix-en-Provence Economic Meetings, titled "Facing the Shock of Realities", where Antonin Bergeaud will lead a session. The three economists nominated alongside Antonin Bergeaud also reflect the desire to rethink economics in light of contemporary disruptions. Adrien Bilal, a professor at S…
disambiguating description: Antonin Bergeaud has been awarded the 2025 Best Young Economist Prize for his research focusing on major economic, technological, and ecological disruptions.
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Global Economy Prize 2025 Winners Announced
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title: Global Economy Prize 2025 Winners Announced
description: The prestigious award, which aims to inspire solutions to global economic challenges, will be presented in the categories of politics, business, and economics. This year's honorees under the theme 'Courage for Change' include Gabrielius Landsbergis for politics, Hélène Huby for business, and Prof. Dr. Monika Schnitzer for economics. In the politics category, Gabrielius Landsbergis, the Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, is lauded for his far-sighted foreign policy strategies, particularly regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Landsbergis' proactive approach and insightful analysis have helped position Lithuania as a respected voice within NATO. Hélène Huby, Co-Founder and CEO of The Exploration Company in Munich, has been recognized in the business category for her expertise in the aviation industry and her entrepreneurial spirit in democratizing space exploration through European solutions. Huby's pioneering efforts in developing sustainable and affordable transportation to space stations and the moon have set her apart as a leader in the European space industry. Professor Dr. Monika Schnitzer, Chairwoman of the German Council of Economic Experts and a Professor at LMU Munich, has been honored in the economics category for her groundbreaking work in empirical microeconomics. Schnitzer's innovative research methods and ability to translate complex economic concepts into practical policy recommendations have earned her acclaim as an exceptional policy advisor. Her talent for communicating economic theories in an accessible manner has also made her a highly regarded educator among students. The winners will be presented with the Global Economy Prize at an award ceremony during Kiel Week on June 23, 2025, in Kiel. The selection process for the award involved proposals from the IfW Kiel network, with final nominees chosen by a jury comprising prominent figures from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, the City of Kiel, and the Schleswig-Holstein Cha…
disambiguating description: The 2025 winners of the Global Economy Prize have been announced by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, in collaboration with the City of Kiel and the Schleswig-Holstein Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
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Winners Announced of IsDB Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics
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title: Winners Announced of IsDB Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics
description: The first prize was awarded to Medikids, with its innovative waqf* initiative addressing management challenges in Indonesia. The project leverages Medikid's dental clinics for children and families to generate sustainable funding, which in turn finances a scholarship for healthcare professionals and supports social welfare initiatives. The committee decided to withhold second place. The Blue Filter initiative, which created a prototype to purify water by removing harmful pollutants, received the third-place prize. These awards will be presented at the IsDB Group Annual Meetings in Algiers, Algeria, between 19 and 22 May, 2025. IsDB Group Chairman Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser praised the winners for their contributions to Islamic economics, emphasizing the importance of translating principles into actionable initiatives for economic development. The selection committee highlighted the sustainable and effective nature of both winning projects, recognizing their alignment with IsDB's strategic goals. The IsDB Prize, established in 1998, initially focused on Islamic economics, banking, and finance. It expanded in 2020 to include categories of Development Achievement and Knowledge Contribution. The 2025 cycle emphasizes successful projects in IsDB member countries and Muslim communities globally. *waqf is a type of charitable endowment in islamic law. Image Credit: Islamic Development Bank
disambiguating description: The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has announced the winners of the 2025 IsDB Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics.
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The Path to Tenure - In Discussion with Victoria Vanasco
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title: The Path to Tenure - In Discussion with Victoria Vanasco
description: CN: You received tenure in 2023 at CREI, having worked there for around five years previously as a Junior Researcher. When did you decide that a tenured position was a career goal? VV: Most research positions are of the tenure-track form, but this is not a promise of tenure, and typically if you do not get tenure by a given date you have to leave. For most people working in Academia, tenure is a career goal, as without it we have to leave the institution where we are (and sometimes the city or country), when our tenure is denied. Ideally, you get tenure at a place you like. I was lucky to get tenure at a place I REALLY like. The question was then ¨when to go up for tenure¨, and when professional activities started demanding a lot of my time (referee reports, participation in scientific committees, conference organization, seminar invitations, etc), I felt it was time. "Fate was involved in the decision, as I did not get some jobs I would have found very attractive." Victoria Vanasco CN: You grew up in Argentina, before looking abroad to continue your academic journey. Was this a tough step to make? VV: It was hard to decide whether I wanted to pursue the PhD abroad vs look for a good job locally. Fate was involved in the decision, as I did not get some jobs I would have found very attractive. I decided to take it step by step. First, what do I need to do now to apply for a PhD in a year? A Masters in Economics, so I started with that. In the meantime, I got a job as a Junior Professional Associate at the World Bank in the Buenos Aires office. This position lasted only two years, as the World Bank encourages juniors to pursue their academic endeavours. That really helped. By the time I was done with my Masters and with my two years at the World Bank I was excited about pursuing a PhD. It was also hard to leave Argentina, but once again, step by step. I could always come back if I did not like it. I liked it so much, I never came back. CN: What factors influenced your…
disambiguating description: Victoria Vanasco is a Senior Researcher at CREI (Centre de Recerca en Economia Internacional) in Barcelona, Spain, as well as Adjunct Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and and Affiliated Professor at Barcelona School of Economics. As a newly tenured economist, she talks to Christopher Nash, Managing Director of INOMICS, about her career path. For readers currently working in academia with an ambition to achieve tenure, her experience offers valuable insight.
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Reza Daniels announced as new Dean of the Faculty of Economic Management Sciences at Stellenbosch University
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title: Reza Daniels announced as new Dean of the Faculty of Economic Management Sciences at Stellenbosch University
description: With extensive experience in leadership roles and a background in development economics, applied econometrics and environmental economics, Daniels is set to bring valuable expertise to his new position. He has a strong research background and has been involved in significant studies such as the National Income Dynamics Study. Additionally, Daniels has a track record of contributions to academia and beyond, having studied at the University of Auckland and the University of Michigan, before receiving his PhD from the University of Cape Town. He served in various roles in the public and private sectors, as well as for international development banks. His appointment has been welcomed by the university's leadership, Stellenbosch University Rector and Vice Chancellor Prof. Deresh Ramjugernath, who was quoted as saying: "I'm delighted to welcome Prof Reza Daniels to SU as the new Dean of the EMS Faculty. He joins us with a wealth of experience and an inspiring track record in higher education leadership, research and social impact." Ramjugernath added that Daniels has the potential to make a meaningful impact on both the institution and South Africa as a whole. Daniels expressed his excitement about joining the faculty at Stellenbosch University and his commitment to realizing the university's vision for the future, including further developing Stellenbosch as a knowledge hub in Africa, and producing economic and social impact. Image Credit: Reza Daniels
disambiguating description: Prof. Reza Daniels has been appointed as the new Dean of the Faculty of Economic Management Sciences at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. His appointment comes after Prof Ingrid Woolard stepped down as Dean last year, with Daniels now set to lead the Faculty of EMS from November 1, 2025.
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Introducing a Handbook for Academic Advisors in a University Economics Department
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title: Introducing a Handbook for Academic Advisors in a University Economics Department
description: Examples of academic advising from the UK and Europe A common theme across European and UK universities is a proactive approach to academic advising for student success, though delivery varies due to cultural and institutional differences. In Europe, institutions like Tubingen and Mannheim (Germany) offer students specialised advisory support that is tailored to the academic structures of their respective institution. In addition, many European universities provide walk-in or scheduled appointments with specialised study advisors to ensure timely support. At Tubingen School of Business and Economics, academic counsellors guide students on course selection, exam preparation and career planning. Mannheim’s economics department follows a similar structure, focusing on key programme requirements for academic success. In the Netherlands, the Utrecht School of Economics employs ‘study advisors’ to assist with, for example, study planning and academic skills development. While German and Dutch universities often follow structured advisory methods, UK universities emphasise personalised one-to-one support through assigned advisors (Jennings, 2021). In the UK, universities like Oxford Brookes, Bath and Warwick, assign each student an academic advisor for academic progress and personal development support. Academic support can include guidance on module selection, academic performance and progression, while non-academic support involves referrals to student services, like the wellbeing team. Many universities encourage regular advisor meetings to ensure continued support throughout the academic year – the University of Manchester is one such example. Common challenges Despite differing approaches between cultures, countries and each institution, academic interventions are often required in all systems to enhance student experience. The frequency and nature of these interventions can present challenges to the academic advisor on the best way to address students’ needs. Many ac…
disambiguating description: Introduction Academic advising refers to the process where appointed members of staff provide academic guidance, information signposting and other relevant non-academic forms of support to students to help promote their success and improve their overall higher education experience (Medernach, 2018). Its role has long been recognised as crucial for supporting students, especially those from under-represented minorities (Smith et al, 2009; Young-Jones et al, 2013). While practices across the UK and Europe appear similar in their foundations, the diverse nature of student cohorts suggests some different institutional priorities. At the university of Exeter, taking into account these different approaches, we introduced a handbook for academic advisors in the Economics Department. Here we share our experience.
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Why I Didn’t Use AI for my PhD Application
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title: Why I Didn’t Use AI for my PhD Application
description: However, as a member of INOMICS’ editorial board, I found that AI tools back then lacked the ability to write a thorough, in-depth, and engaging article about economics topics such as how corruption can affect economic growth or the pros and cons of focusing on “mesoeconomics”. We decided to not use AI tools in our article-writing or editing process. Similarly, I decided not to use AI tools at all when I was applying for PhD programs. That’s not to say that I think these models can’t ever be helpful – I’ve found that AI LLM models are very helpful for one thing in particular: generating ideas. However, I’m serious about becoming a PhD economist, and was determined to submit the very best of my own writing for my applications. Further, there’s always a concern that using AI tools would be considered a form of plagiarism. I think not using AI tools at all for my application was the right choice, and I think it’ll be the right choice for you, too. What’s more, even if AI models become incredibly capable “economists” on their own, I think eschewing them will still be the right choice for your application process. Without further ado, let’s explore the reasons why. First: hallucination adds extra work, and relying on AI delays you from building your own expertise AI models are known to hallucinate. That means, when using them for an important purpose, checking the AI’s output for accuracy is critically important – but that adds work that I didn’t feel was worth it for my application. I felt that the effort I’d have needed to spend studying each aspect of the AI model’s output (to ensure it was accurate) would have been inefficient. Instead, I spent time reading the economics literature myself, seeing what interested me, and reading about how other economists in the space structured their research. This was very helpful, especially as I began to outline my own phd research proposal. Think of it this way: if you want to be a successful PhD student, you’ll need to understan…
disambiguating description: AI tools have become widespread since news of ChatGPT-3.5 prompted me, in early 2023, to make an OpenAI account. I remember sitting in a coffee shop, sipping on a latte, and holding a half-dozen “conversations” with the newly released model. I asked it a series of math questions. I asked it about politics and about poetry. I asked it to write me a short story. I even asked it questions about niche topics like Settlers of Catan to see if it “understood” strategy in the context of a game. And, of course, I asked it about economics.
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Stefanie Stantcheva named Clark Medalist 2025
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title: Stefanie Stantcheva named Clark Medalist 2025
description: Stantcheva is a Professor of Political Economy at Harvard University, and an NBER Research Fellow. Stantcheva was awarded the John Bates Clark Medal for her work on how tax policy influences innovation, uncovering that tax policies significantly impact innovators' behaviors. Her studies, such as "Taxation and Innovation in the 20th Century," conducted with co-authors, reveal high elasticities in innovation in response to changes in tax policies. Another key contribution is her work on optimal tax policy, as demonstrated in "Optimal Taxation and Human Capital Policies over the Life Cycle," where she proposes income-contingent education loans as a means to incentivize human capital investment. She has utilized a variety of tools to explore the interplay between government taxation and private behavior, including mechanism design to analyze optimal tax policy in dynamic scenarios, empirical studies on the impact of taxes and subsidies on innovators' decisions, and surveys and experiments to examine public perceptions of redistribution and tax policies. Moreover, Stantcheva has pioneered the use of surveys and experiments to gauge public understanding and preferences on various policy issues, including tax policy, redistribution, and climate change. Through her innovative methodologies, she has shed light on the factors influencing support for redistribution and views on tax policies. Stantcheva's comprehensive body of work has provided valuable insights for informing policy debates on tax system design, offering fresh perspectives on traditional public finance questions. Her groundbreaking research has not only advanced the understanding of optimal tax policies but has also deepened our knowledge of how individuals perceive key policy issues. The John Bates Clark Medal is awarded annually by the American Economic Association to an economist under the age of forty, employed at a US institution, who is judged to have made the most significant contribution to economic tho…
disambiguating description: Stefanie Stantcheva, an accomplished economist, has been named the Clark Medalist for 2025 for her significant contributions to the field of public economics.
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John N. Friedman appointed Inaugural Dean of Brown University's Watson School of International and Public Affairs
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title: John N. Friedman appointed Inaugural Dean of Brown University's Watson School of International and Public Affairs
description: The school, set to launch on July 1, 2025, will focus on critical issues such as social mobility, education, policymaking, and other pressing matters. The new school will incorporate various research centers and initiatives, to approach global issues from diverse perspectives. Supported by a generous gift from Mary and Jerome Vascellaro, the Vascellaro Family Dean of International and Public Affairs position will ensure the school's prominence in preparing future leaders in global policymaking. Friedman, a distinguished economist and public affairs scholar, has been a faculty member at Brown since 2015. He earned his Bachelor's degree and PhD from Harvard, and has worked as special advisor to the President on the National Economic Council from 2013 to 2014 and was an assistant professor of public policy at Harvard University’s Kennedy School from 2009 to 2014. He is also a co-editor of the American Economic Review. With his background in economic research and public service, Friedman's leadership will be expected to enhance the school's profile and impact at a time when nuanced scholarship is crucial. The establishment of the Watson School follows years of planning to enhance Brown's expertise in international affairs, providing opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to engage in policy-related activities. Friedman's appointment aims to foster a collaborative community of scholars and practitioners, advancing the mission to address the complex challenges of today's world. Image Credit: Azurae Cruz / Brown University
disambiguating description: John N. Friedman has been named as the inaugural dean of Brown University's Thomas J. Watson Jr. School of International and Public Affairs.
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Maxi Günnewig wins the Philipp Sandner Award in Digital Finance
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title: Maxi Günnewig wins the Philipp Sandner Award in Digital Finance
description: Günnewig was awarded 10,000 euros for his work on smart banks, which explores the integration of banks with blockchain-based smart contracts in future financial systems. His research aims to prevent bank runs and costly government interventions by leveraging technology to eliminate financial fragility and prevent future crises. The award was presented at the Crypto Assets Conference on 26 March 2025. The international award honors young researchers focusing on blockchain, digital assets, machine learning, artificial intelligence, payment systems, and financial platforms. Günnewig expressed his gratitude and pride in receiving the award, which is named after Professor Philipp Sandner, a former professor at the Frankfurt School and founding director of the Frankfurt School Blockchain Centre (FSBC) who passed away in January 2024. The selection process includes a review by a scientific committee and final selection by a jury comprising professionals from business, science, and public administration. Image Credit: Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
disambiguating description: Maxi Günnewig, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Bonn, has won the Philipp Sandner Award in Digital Finance Research from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and WM Gruppe.
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Solow-Swan Model
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description: The Logic Underpinning the Basic Solow-Swan Model The logic underlying the model is straightforward. In the Solow-Swan economy, individuals have savings rates that yield an economy-wide average level of saving, s. Money not saved in each period is consumed. Meanwhile, savings are used to fuel investment I that grows the capital stock. There is a natural depreciation of the capital stock, denoted by ẟ, over time. For the purposes of the model, there is no foreign economy to trade with, so the Solow-Swan economy is a closed economy (or “in autarky”). With the model, it’s possible to assume the population and level of technology are growing, and possible to assume they are not. These facts come together to determine economic growth, Y. The exact specifics of this relationship depend on the functional form of the specific production function chosen. Generally, the more savings an economy has, the more capital stock and therefore economic output it can support. However, with more capital stock comes more depreciation. In per capita terms, there is a limit to how much growth the economy can sustain given its savings rate. The model predicts that the economy will trend towards a “steady-state” where the savings rate and the rate of depreciation offset one another such that the per capita amount of capital remains unchanged. In other words, while the overall economy can be growing in size, the population, depreciation, and (per capita) capital stock grow alongside it such that all individuals have a consistent amount of income in perpetuity. Figure 1 shows the basic Solow-Swan model graphically. Figure 1: the Solow-Swan model This graph depicts the general train of logic discussed above. The economy produces goods (here, capital k) according to a production function. This production grants individuals their income. Some part of people’s income is saved, and overall savings are depicted by the green curve sf(k). Depreciation and the “law of motion” (defined below) are hinted…
disambiguating description: The Solow-Swan model is an economic growth model that uses a production function (often Cobb-Douglas) to determine the long-term growth path of an economy. It further shows how the economy trends towards a steady state level of capital per capita, depending on the savings rate, and allows us to determine what the best possible savings rate would be. This cornerstone growth model is often taught in introductory macroeconomics courses, re-taught in-depth for advanced courses, and used as the basis of many other models of the economy, so it helps to get familiar with it.
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Cagé and Yanagizawa-Drott awarded 2025 Yrjö Jahnsson Award
type: NewsArticle
title: Cagé and Yanagizawa-Drott awarded 2025 Yrjö Jahnsson Award
description: Cagé's and Yanagizawa-Drott's work, spanning France, the USA, and Africa, emphasizes the powerful influence of media, including social media, on shaping political beliefs and actions. They warn against the risks associated with controlled media and stress the importance of media independence for a robust democracy. The prestigious award, established in 1993 by the Finnish Yrjö Jahnsson Foundation, recognizes European economists under 45 who have made significant contributions to theoretical and applied research essential to the economics field in Europe. The Award Committee, chaired by Kalina Manova and including members Esther Duflo, Nicola Fuchs-Schündeln, Ari Hyytinen, and Marco Ottaviani, selected Cagé and Yanagizawa-Drott for their groundbreaking work in the political and media spheres. Their research highlights the critical need for a free and independent media landscape to uphold democratic principles and safeguard against the potentially detrimental effects of media manipulation. Image Credits: Science Po / David Yanagizawa-Drott
disambiguating description: Julia Cagé (Professor of Economics, Science Po) and David Yanagizawa-Drott (Professor of Economics, University of Zurich) have been honored with the 2025 Yrjö Jahnsson Award for their impactful research on political economy and media.
date posted: 2025-04-04T12:15:00Z
date modified: 2026-05-11T11:55:45Z
employment type: onsite
language: en
keywords: Julia Cagé
keywords: David Yanagizawa-Drott
type: news
disciplines: economichistory
disciplines: publiceconomicspolicy
disciplines: economics
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: generaleconomics
discipline labels: Economic History (JEL N)
discipline labels: Public Economics & Economic Policy (JEL H)
discipline labels: Economics
discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)