2008
Economics
- November 04, 2008
Joy and hope greet Obama victory
The campus community greeted news of President-elect Barack Obama's victory with joy and enthusiasm on Wednesday morning.
- October 07, 2008
Four social scientists honored for teaching and research
Four social scientists were honored for teaching and research today (Tuesday, October 7) during the annual fall convocation hosted by the dean of the Division of Social Sciences.
- September 29, 2008
Mr. President . . .
The 44th president will have tremendous challenges before him. UCSC experts offer their advice on topics ranging from education to climate change.
- September 17, 2008
Robin Toma: executive director of Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission
UCSC graduate Robin Toma says the values of social justice and equality he gained at Santa Cruz have guided his decisions and shaped his life's work.
- September 11, 2008
Helping minority entrepreneurs succeed would reduce wealth inequality, economist says
African Americans aren't getting the same boost from self-employment that Asians and whites enjoy, and the racial disparities demand new policy initiatives, says economist Robert Fairlie.
- April 25, 2008
Economist contributes to report on business startups
Entrepreneurial activity among women dropped sharply last year, while the rate of activity among men and immigrants surged, according to a national index developed by UCSC professor of economics Robert Fairlie, and published in a report by the Ewing Mario
- April 21, 2008
Americans willing to sacrifice to reduce gap between rich and poor, doctoral candidate finds
Contrary to the stereotype of Americans as self-interested individualists, the majority care more about growing economic inequality than we've been led to expect, and many would sacrifice personal gain for the well-being of others, according to research b
- April 09, 2008
Go East, young man: Alumnus Mark Headley says UCSC prepared him for work he never dreamed of--investing in Asia
When he graduated from UCSC in 1983, Mark Headley (B.A. politics and economics, Stevenson College) had a mean fencing game and a deep understanding of the political and economic factors shaping Asia.
- March 18, 2008
UC Santa Cruz honors Joseph Berney with Distinguished Social Sciences Alumni Award
Innovative educator and social justice advocate Joseph Berney has received the 2008 Distinguished Social Sciences Alumni Award from the Division of Social Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
- February 20, 2008
Doctoral candidate heading to DC after graduation
Lauren Malone will be heading to Washington, D.C., after earning a Ph.D. in economics this spring.
- February 20, 2008
Why does popcorn cost so much at the movies?
Movie theaters are notorious for charging consumers top dollar for concession items such as popcorn, soda, and candy. Are moviegoers just being gouged?
- February 05, 2008
Frank Child, former dean of social sciences, dies at 86
Frank C. Child, a professor of economics who served as dean of the UCSC Division of Social Sciences from 1983 until 1987, has died of congestive heart failure. He was 86.
- January 06, 2008
Undergraduate makes the most of opportunities at UCSC
Overcoming obstacles and pursuing her dreams are two of the life skills Katie Roper says she acquired at UCSC, where several professors encouraged her to take a hands-on approach to her education.
