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Dr. Richard Vedder, Distinguished Professor of Economics Emeritus at Ohio University and Director of the Center for College Affordability and Productivity, was quoted in an Associated Press article on “Ohio 32: A road of unintended consequences.” Just outside Jackson stands another Rhodes legacy, Ohio Highway 32. It’s a four-lane road he championed […]

The Ohio University Mock Trial teams have each been preparing a case for trial in anticipation of the OSU Scarlet & Gray Invitational at the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas in Columbus, Ohio on Oct. 15-16. Ohio University Mock Trial consists of two teams—Green Team and White Team—each composed of 10 students. Each […]

Students interested in careers in investment and portfolio management can learn more at information sessions for Ohio University’s Master of Financial Economics program. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 6 p.m., Bentley Annex 302 Thursday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m., Bentley Annex 302 Registration is encouraged but not required; register at econmfe@ohio.edu. At the […]

Dr. Richard Vedder, Distinguished Professor of Economics Emeritus at Ohio University and Director of the Center for College Affordability and Productivity, authored a Forbes column on “A Tale Of Two Universities.” The University of Chicago is a great university, while something called the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (a group of […]

This past summer Chuyang Wu, a senior in Economics, found a program management/sales internship position with BorgWarner located in Auburn Hills, MI. She worked in the BorgWarner Powertrain Technical Center with both the Program Management and the Sales Analysis departments. The company’s powertrain technologies are used to improve fuel economy, […]

Five College of Arts & Sciences faculty are working on four Ohio University Innovation Strategy teams awarded $4 million for new research and teaching initiatives focused on the shale industry, osteoporosis diagnosis, immersive media and instructional innovation. “The four teams selected for major funding awards this winter advanced truly innovative […]

The Economics Department is offering seven online classes in addition to its on campus courses this summer. ECON 1000 Survey of Economics ONLINE Tier II Social Sciences (2SS) Class #4646, 4787 | Full Summer Session Description: This survey of economics class covers both microeconomics and macroeconomics. It is intended for […]