Economist Kaushik Basu named co-chair of UN panel
The “High-Level Expert Group” will develop recommendations for measures that complement or go beyond Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
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Economics News
'I reviewed economic research papers written by undergraduates from all over the country'
Sara Yoo is majoring in economics & mathematics.
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'The College teaches you how to think, not what to think'
Vidya Balaji is an economics major.
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Cornell Center for Social Sciences awards grants, invites new proposals 
The Cornell Center for Social Sciences has awarded spring Seed Grants and the inaugural Grant Preparation Funds to support impactful social science research. Faculty can now apply for up to $115,000 in funding, with the next deadline approaching on June 1.
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Alumna earned congressional arguing chops on campus
Rep. Beth Van Duyne ’95, who represents Texas’ 24th Congressional District, recently won re-election to her third term.
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‘Smart Cups,’ clever idea: Alum’s company 3D prints ingredients
Founder and CEO Chris Kanik ’05, Arts & Sciences econ major, hopes its technology will revolutionize how we transport beverages, medicines, and more.
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