'To the Point.' A father helps his son ride a bicycle.

Policy Analysis ·

To the Point: Child Tax Credit a Win for Politicians—and for Families

Economics Professor Mary Eschelbach Hansen answers our question of the week
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Collin Coil, photo by Patty Housman

Announcement ·

Meet Collin Coil, Undergrad Student Commencement Speaker

Coil will deliver remarks for College Class of 2024 at Bender Arena on May 11
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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Midnights Era set. Photo credit: Paolo Villanueva

Social Sciences ·

Swiftonomics Comes to AU: Taylor Swift Econ Class Debuts in Fall

One-credit class designed by students will analyze the economic impact created by Taylor Swift and Eras Tour
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Nana Boakye Yiadom and the first cohort of students at Stand Together Ghana

Education ·

AU Econ PhD Student Creates Foundation to Support Ghanaian Students

Nana Boakye Yiadom fulfilling his dream to help students in Ghana stay in school and succeed against great odds
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Tim Doud with his Art at Amtrak mural “A Great Public Work”

Research ·

College Faculty Receive 80 Awards Totaling Over $11 Million in 2023

Faculty awards making impacts on issues at local, national, and global levels
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Professor Jon Wisman

Announcement ·

CAS Professors Honored with American University Faculty Awards

Faculty win Scholar/Teacher of the Year, Outstanding Teaching, and Fostering Collaborative Scholarship Awards
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A phone looking at Silicon Valley Bank

Social Sciences ·

The Banking Crisis: How Did We Get Here? What’s Next?

Economist Gabriel Mathy weighs in on the crash of SVB and the fallout across the international banking system
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