Economics

Alumni Spotlight: Chloe Ann Wain

Published: | 9:00 am | Posted in: Alumni News, News

Chloe Ann Wain – an FSU alumna (B.S. Political Science & Economics ’24; B.A. English ’24) – has made significant contributions to the Broward County Public Defender’s Office, where she has held multiple roles. She is currently serving as a legal assistant in the Felony Division.

Florida State University Expert Available to Break Down Latest Housing Market Trends

Published: | 1:37 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works

The U.S. housing market just hit another record. Median home prices in June climbed to $435,300, the highest ever, while existing home sales dipped again. What’s driving the trend? And is there any relief ahead? Florida State housing policy expert Sam Staley says this affordability crunch is no accident, and there’s no quick fix. He points to […]

Research Spotlight: “Economic Geography and Air Pollution Regulation in the United States”

Published: | 12:18 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works

Florida State University’s Charles and Joan Haworth Professor of Economics Carl Kitchens, Ph.D., co-authored “Economic Geography and Air Pollution Regulation in the United States,” forthcoming in the Journal of Political Economy: Microeconomics. The paper examines how the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) affect the economy and environment in different U.S. regions and considers alternate policy designs to see if benefits could be improved. 

How FSU’s Stavros Center is Distributing Economics Education Around the World

Published: | 9:45 am | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Students

The study of economics transcends language and geographic barriers across the world, as individuals rely on its teachings to make better choices and live a more satisfying life. 

At Florida State University, the Gus A. Stavros Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Economic Education is leading multiple efforts to provide quality economics education on campus and around the world.