Lafayette College
Department of Economics


Welcome to the
Department of Economics
at Lafayette College.


Congratulations
to the
National Champions

2009 Fed Challenge Team
won the national title of the
College Fed Challenge on December 2

(News item from the regional competition)
(Richmond Fed Press Release from the district competition)
(Lafayette News item)



From left to right: Prof. James DeVault (advisor), Chencong Bao, Daniel Stefan, Nick Stacy
Dylan McNamara, Teevrat Garg, Alex Petroulias, and Prof. Julie Smith (advisor)

The team competed against Harvard, Northwestern and Rutgers
on December 2 in Washington, DC.


Upcoming Events:

Tuesday, January 26

Recruiting Seminar
Speaker: Aparna Lhila (University of Georgia)
Title: "What is the Effect of Fast Food Availability on Mothers'
Prenatal Weight Gain and Infant Health?"
Time: 4:10 p.m.
Place: Simon 124

Thursday, January 28

Recruiting Seminar
Speaker: Jonathan Lafky (University of Pittsburgh)
Title: "Why Do People Write Reviews: Theory and Evidence
on Online Ratings"
Time: 4:10 p.m.
Place: Simon 124

Monday, February 1

Recruiting Seminar
Speaker: Justin Rao (UC San Diego)
Title: "He Got Game" Theory: Optimal Decision Making and the NBA
Time: 4:10 p.m.
Place: Simon 124

Other:

The American Economic Association has an Economics for College
Students website that is worth visiting. This website describes economics
for students who are considering college study and provides information
useful to students who are enrolled in undergraduate programs. Students
who study economics will learn to use the ideas developed by economists
and to investigate current issues.


Information on members of the department can be found on the People page.
The seminar series, NERDS, is generally held on select Fridays at 3:15 in
Simon 124 and is open to all. The department newsletter is a
good way to keep up with the the students and faculty in the department.

Don't forget to check out the Activities page to see pictures of Economics
students and faculty in action.

Students interested in the Econ Club or the Investments Club are encouraged to
attend events sponsored by the club.
Contact information:

Department of Economics
Lafayette College
Easton, PA 18042

Tel. 610-330-5298
Fax. 610-330-5715
E-mail: econ@lafayette.edu