Nemat Shafik is named the first woman to be president at Columbia University
Shafik, who was born in Egypt and grew up in the United States, has extensive experience across global financial institutions and higher education.
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What's the secret sauce that lets some poor countries prosper?
In his new book, Gambling on Development, economist Stefan Dercon argues that the key to a low-resource country's success is not what you might think.
Another big Fed rate hike is here to battle inflation. Economy hangs in balance
U.S. Federal Reserve raises rates for fourth time in 2022, this time by another three-quarters of a percentage point to battle inflation. It's at a size and pace we haven't seen since the 1980s.
Record-breaking gas prices in North Carolina will continue to rise, expert says
A gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in North Carolina cost $4.18 on Thursday – the highest average price on record, according to AAA.
Where Kamala Harris Studied Economics
Kamala Harris has called her time at Howard University "one of the most important aspects of my life." Much of that time was spent studying economics.
Theory Vs. Reality: Why Our Economic Behavior Isn't Always Rational
We don't always behave the way economic models say we will. We don't save enough for retirement. We give money to charity. This week, why we act in ways that go against our "rational" self-interest.
NC Personal Finance Mandate Means 1 Less US History Class
Incoming North Carolina high school students will have to take only one course solely focused on American history to get a diploma.
The Push To Break Up The Boys' Club At The Fed
At a time when more women than men are graduating from college and earning doctorates, just a third of Ph.D.s in economics go to women. Now there's an effort to increase women economists at the Fed.