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.
- Risk Management: Insurance in Developing Countries
- Beyond Expected Utility- Mental Accounting
- Key Findings from Annual Undergraduate Survey2009
- Implied Forward Interest Rates
- Puzzle:The Three-way Duel
- Remembering Paul Samuelson
- The Relationship between Olympic Ranking and Economics
- Puzzle:The Monty Hall Problem
- Federal Government Opportunities for Graduating Seniors
- How Often is Apple Pie Delicious?
- "Tired" of Trade?
- Catching Up on Keynesian Economics
- Auto Industry Bailout
- What Price is a Dollar?
- Investing in Collectibles
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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