Economics
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Carl Walsh appointed scientific adviser to Norway’s central bank
Carl Walsh, distinguished professor of economics at UC Santa Cruz, has been appointed as a scientific adviser to Norges Bank, the central bank of Norway, for three years through December 2016.
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UCSC hosts experimental economics conference, researchers probe choices
Experimental economists from around the world will gather in Santa Cruz next weekend for the 2013 North American Economic Science Association Conference co-sponsored by the UC Santa Cruz Economics Department and its Learning and Experimental Economics Projects lab.
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New economic research center explores policy solutions, improvements to financial markets
The first event of the Center for Analytical Finance (CAFIN), a new research center at UC Santa Cruz, will feature a lecture by Professor Ila Patnaik, an expert on India’s economy, Monday, October 28 at 3:30 p.m. in the Economics Conference Room (E2, room 499) on the UCSC campus.
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UC Santa Cruz economists praise Yellen’s nomination as Fed chair
UC Santa Cruz economists who have worked with Janet Yellen, President Obama’s nominee to head the Federal Reserve, said she is an outstanding economist who believes in analytical, balanced, and transparent policy making.
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UCSC economics chair testifies on bill to raise California’s minimum wage
UC Santa Cruz professor and chair of economics Rob Fairlie told state lawmakers that California’s minimum wage should be raised so its purchasing power doesn’t continue to erode with inflation.
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Economist’s new book reveals underpinnings of economic disasters
In a newly revised book, UC Santa Cruz economist Daniel Friedman argues that aligning morals and markets so they work together is the premier challenge of our world today.
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Gift from Narinder Kapany establishes endowed chair in entrepreneurship
Narinder Singh Kapany has made a gift of $500,000 to UCSC to establish an endowed chair in entrepreneurship.
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Analytical advisor to NY Fed presents lecture on liquidity and leverage
Allan M. Malz, senior analytical advisor in the Markets Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, will give a free public lecture on “Liquidity, Leverage and the Financial Crisis” Wednesday, November 14th, from 4-5:30 p.m. at UCSC.
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Social Sciences division honors teaching, staff, and scholarship
Social Science faculty, staff, and students honored for outstanding achievement, teaching excellence, and scholarship.
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Student refines skin-care product plan to win business design competition
Winner of the 2012 Business Design Competition at UC Santa Cruz is “Refine for Men,” a complexion enhancer developed by sophomore Edgar Osorio who was a runner up last year.
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UCSC social scientists examine the economic crisis and its social impacts
UC Santa Cruz social scientists will examine and assess the causes and effects of the unprecedented global economic recession during a one-day forum Tuesday, May 22 at University Center.
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Indian finance experts visit UCSC for advice on reforming India’s economic system
Two experts investigating ways to reform India’s financial system visited UCSC for a workshop on economic systemic risks as they provide technical support to a commission that is advising India’s ministry of finance.