Economics

Stories related to the economics department.

Oct 18, 2024

Finding a New Path: Meet Poole Transfer Student Cole Hood

In celebration of National Transfer Student Week (Oct. 21-25), we’re shining a spotlight on one of our transfer students, junior economics major Cole Hood.

May 11, 2023

Do “Missing Middle” Policies Increase Housing Affordability?

Poole College Professors Eileen Taylor and Steve Allen examine the complexities of denser housing development as a strategy for making housing more affordable in North Carolina’s Triangle region.

Feb 7, 2022

Poole Alumna ’20 Applies Economics Background at Howard University Law School

After hearing her aunt’s experiences growing up, Nandi Bryan began her pursuit of a law degree – her first step was earning a Bachelor of Arts in economics and international studies from Poole College in 2020.

May 20, 2021

Poole College of Management Names Denis Pelletier as the Economics Department Chair

In his role as department chair, Denis Pelletier will facilitate an environment with a shared vision, highly productive and innovative faculty and staff, and supportive community with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Jan 7, 2021

Richard Warr on How Balancing Inflation Can Lead to Economic Recovery

Richard Warr, professor of finance and associate dean for faculty and research, serves as a guest columnist to discuss the need for inflation to increase the demands for goods and services.

Jan 4, 2021

Student Spotlight: Tim Choi

Learn more about Ph.D. student Tim Choi and his journey through his fourth year in the Poole College Economics Graduate Program.

Jun 3, 2020

Summer Research Spotlight: Robert Clark

Robert Clark receives grant to continue his study on the financial situations of African-American and Hispanic women.

May 14, 2020

Summer Research Spotlight: Melinda Morrill

Melinda Morrill was recently awarded $53,447 from the Wake County Public School System to continue measuring the educational benefit of the Reading Apprenticeship (RA) program.

May 5, 2020

Northgate Mall Might Be the First of Many Closing in the Triangle

Steve Allen, professor of economics, weighs in on the closure of Northgate Mall in Durham.

May 4, 2020

Poole Graduation Spotlight: Yifan Xie

Yifan Xie’s journey to NC State’s Poole College of Management was long - but worth the wait.