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We are grateful to count Steven Manson as both an alumnus and a valued member of the University of Washington economics community. Over the past decade, Manson has worked as a portfolio manager for a Singapore-based single-family office, helping guide investments across private equity, venture capital, private credit, hedge funds, real estate, and professional sports teams. His work reflects…
Economics often shows up in places students least expect, and Professor Yael Midnight invites students to explore those connections in her teaching and mentorship. An Assistant Teaching Professor whose fields of interest include industrial organization, labor economics, and microeconomics, Professor Midnight earned her Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics from Duke University and holds an undergraduate…
Associate Professor Philip Brock is a member of the University of Washington Department of Economics, where his fields of interest include development economics, financial economics, international finance, and macroeconomics. He earned a B.A. from Princeton University in 1976 and a Ph.D. from Stanford University in 1982. His current research examines institution building in Chile during the mid-…
Economics major Alexa Halliwell spent Fall Quarter studying abroad in Tokyo at Hitotsubashi University. Drawn to the program after exploring the UW Economics study abroad options, Alexa was motivated by both academic rigor and the opportunity to experience economics outside a U.S.-centered framework. “Studying in Japan would let me apply the skills I developed in school and travel to Asia for the…
Economics major and UW track and field (cross country) student-athlete Gioana Lopizzo is participating in the Economics Undergraduate Mentorship Program as part of her academic and professional development at UW. Having previously benefited from mentorship, Gioana applied to the program to gain guidance as she prepares for internships and future career opportunities in economics. Balancing a…
Economics major Erika Dahlgren studied abroad at Sciences Po in Paris, an institution with a strong focus on economics, political science, and the social sciences. The program aligned with her academic concentration in economics and interest in international policy and was recommended through UW’s study abroad advising process. As a French-American student, studying in France also held personal…
The Paul Heyne Seminar is an EUB quarterly event that aims to broaden interest in Economics research and development by providing a platform for speakers, who are often economics faculty members, to discuss their working papers and/or similar academic and professional involvements. EUB students who are interested in helping out with the PHS seek out potential speakers early in the quarter and…
For economics major Kotaro Garvin, the UW Economics experience has been shaped by intentional involvement beyond the classroom. “My experience in the Economics major has been very self-directed in the best way,” Garvin shared, explaining that while the major’s credit requirements allow flexibility, the real value comes from engaging with the broader department. Participation in the Economics…
The Department of Economics is pleased to announce the establishment of the G. Dennis Shine Endowed Fund in Economics, a generous new gift that will provide vital, broad-based support for our students. This endowed fund reflects a deep commitment to expanding access to high-quality educational opportunities and strengthening the student experience at UW.The G. Dennis Shine Endowed Fund in…
We are pleased to announce that Teaching Professor Melissa Knox of the Department of Economics is a co-author of a recent study examining the effects of the federal Community Eligibility Provision (universal free school meals), which found that implementation in over 1,000 schools and 155,000+ students was associated with a reduction in high-blood-pressure prevalence among students. The findings…