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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.

Spring 2010
Featuring:
  • Risk Management: Insurance in Developing Countries
  • Beyond Expected Utility- Mental Accounting
  • Key Findings from Annual Undergraduate Survey2009
  • Implied Forward Interest Rates
Winter 2010
Featuring:
  • Puzzle:The Three-way Duel
  • Remembering Paul Samuelson
  • The Relationship between Olympic Ranking and Economics
Autumn 2009
Featuring:
  • Puzzle:The Monty Hall Problem
  • Federal Government Opportunities for Graduating Seniors
  • How Often is Apple Pie Delicious?
  • "Tired" of Trade?
Winter 2009
Featuring:
  • Catching Up on Keynesian Economics
  • Auto Industry Bailout
  • What Price is a Dollar?
  • Investing in Collectibles
Spring 2009
Featuring:
  • Illegal Music Downloading: Is the RIAA Justified?
  • Puzzle:Is It Better to Give Than to Receive?
  • Key Findings from Annual Undergraduate Survey 2008
  • Thinking About Writing a Senior Thesis? Go For It!
Autumn 2008
Featuring:
  • Do We Really Expect Deflation?
  • Puzzle:Red I Win, Black You Lose

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.
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.
 
   
 EUB 2008-2009 Alex Feng