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Economics professor contributes to new report on statewide worker protections
Economics professor Dr. Elizabeth Powers recently contributed to a report that analyzed policies for work protection across the state of Illinois from the University of Illinois System Institute of Government and Public Affairs. The report highlights variations in worker protections across...
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Celebrating a champion for student success
In early February, director of undergraduate studies Jamie Thomas-Ward was honored by the College of Liberal Art & Sciences with a LAS Academic Professional Award for her outstanding contributions to the Department of Economics. As the director of undergraduate studies, Thomas-Ward...
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Paper: HBCUs promote social, economic mobility for Black children who live nearby
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. ― New research from a team of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign economists estimates the social mobility effects of four-year public historically Black colleges and universities on Black children who live in the same county as an HBCU.Using data on children born around...
Economics of Intellectual Property, Science & Innovation Conference
On April 3, 2026 the Department of Economics at the
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The Raphael Kiam Economics Learning Center hits its stride
The Raphael Kiam Economics Learning Center was recently renovated to be more inviting and accommodating to students.Located in the lower level of David...
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Spring 2026: Exelon (Chicago, IL)
The MSPE students visited Exelon’s headquarters in Chicago for a presentation on the company and U.S. electricity market structure. The visit included a 1.5-hour presentation delivered by Nisha...
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