It often considers subjects traditionally treated by other social scientists that can be understood by applying the tools of modern analysis. The workshop is concerned with use of rigorous economic analysis, both theoretical and empirical, that has important implications for policy. The subject matter includes taxation, the environment, economic development, international economics, finance, energy, urban economics, and other areas depending on student and faculty interests. Workshop presentations include Ph.D. research being undertaken by graduate students in the Department of Economics and the Harris Graduate School of Public Policy Studies. Presentations are also made by resident faculty and invited distinguished visitors.
Advanced students discuss their thesis research.
Topics have included economics of information, theory of the core and related concepts, organized markets, bank failures, bias in price indexes, origin of the weather bureau. Features interaction among students and a small number of faculty with students, informal student presentations and discussion of research ideas at an early stage of research in a relaxed setting. Consent of instructor. This Working Group provides students and faculty with an informal setting in which to present work in progress on a broad array of empirical-micro topics. The focus of the workshop is on getting early feedback about the viability of projects, and gathering peer feedback on possible ways to improve research.