Love it or hate it, economics is a discipline that becomes increasingly mathematical the deeper you get into it. It wasn’t always this way; many contributions to the field have been made through logical arguments and even philosophy.

Ludwig Straub has been awarded the prestigious John Bates Clark Medal for his significant contributions to macroeconomic modeling. His research addresses agent heterogeneity and its impact on economic dynamics, particularly in relation to consumer behavior and fiscal policy.

The National Bank of Slovakia is inviting research proposals to support economic and financial studies, with grants ranging from €5,000 to €70,000. 

Damascus, Mar. 26 (SANA) — Syria has formed a joint business council with Spain to enhance economic cooperation and explore partnership opportunities. This follows similar initiatives with other countries in recent weeks, and is part of a broader strategy to engage more deeply with international markets.

Higher education recruitment is entering a period of profound transformation.Across Europe and globally, universities are facing shrinking domestic student pools, rising cost concerns, and increasingly skeptical prospective students. At the same time, the digital discovery process has fundamentally changed. Students no longer simply search Google for programs—they ask AI assistants, browse professional communities, and gather insights across multiple platforms before ever contacting an admissions office.