Economizer

The Economizer is a newletter with the purpose of keeping undergraduates informed about events in and around the department of economics. The newletter also serves as a platform for board members to discuss current economic issues and opinions. Econ students are also invited to submit articles; please contact the EUB regarding submissions. Click on the links below to view past editions of the Economizer produced by the EUB on a quartely basis.

Winter 08.
Featuring:

Arian'ss article on Afghanistan's persistant opium problem.
Jeff's Sport Fishing and the economy of Alaska.
Candices's article on education and economic mobility

Autumn 07.
Featuring:

Get outta Town by Graham Griffihs
Getting to know Econ's New Faculty by MJ Lee.
DIY Gas ban in Oregon by Devon Shannon.

Winter 2007

Featuring:

Jay Abolofia's fantastic article on the costs and externalities of bio-fuels.
A short piece on the the recent increase in the federal minimum wage.
Steve describes the new departmental honors program.
Maria writes about alumni networking and the speed interviews event.
An outline of the possibilities of the future of free trade between the U.S. and South Korea by Joonsoo.

Autumn 2006
Featuring:

Solomon Deleon describes his experience studying abroad at Thammasat University in Bangkok, Thailand.
An article about this years receiver of Nobel Prize in Economics, Edmund Phelps.
A tribute to Alberta Clair Corkery.
Results of the 2006 undergraduate Survey.

Spring 2006 - Featuring articles on the fair trade system, an interview from inside the Fed, and a guide to which economics classes you really have to take!

Winter 2006 - Featuring articles on what to do with an econ degree and others.

Autumn 2005
Featuring:

Former EUB member Sean Ever's article about his study abroad experiences from Munich!
The EUB's holiday book giving guide.
an update from UW Economics students' currently abroad.
An interview with UW student Ilan Fuss, who spent 5 years in Israel working on a kibbutz and serving in the Israeli Defense Force.
A quick introduction to the new Fed Chairman, Ben Bernanke.

Spring 2005 - "The Tao of Silberberg," undergraduate survey results, an interview with Larina Davis and information about the Econ alumni mentorship program.

Winter 2005 - Featuring an interview with alumnus Tim Jenkins on the Economics vs. Business debate, student spotlight on Christina Frimpong (UW Women's Soccer), meet the advisors and articles on Turkey's EU Integration and WashPIRG's clean car campaign..

Autumn 2004 - Featuring an article on the Bush Administration's economic policies, an interview with Professor Lan Shi, study abroad information and more!

Additional newsletters from Spring 2004, Winter 2004 and Autumn 2003 are available.