The Department of Economics at Western Michigan University hosts speakers and other events during the fall and spring semesters.
2019-20 Werner Sichel Lecture Series
Noon to 1:15 p.m. in 2028 Brown Hall
Oct. 23, 2019
"Behavioral Insights, Parental Decision-Making and Investments in Childrens' Development," presented by Professor Ariel Kalil, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago
Nov. 20, 2019
"Family Structure and Child Well-Being: A Contemporary Portrait," presented by Professor Wendy Manning, Sociology, Bowling Green State University
Dec. 4, 2019
"Family Structure and Socioeconomic Mobility," presented by Professor Sarah Kroeger, Economics, University of Notre Dame
Feb. 26, 2020
“A Comparison of U.S. Parents' Time with Children by Child Gender and Family Structure,” presented by Professor Rachel Connelly, Economics Bowdoin College
March 11, 2020
“Family Change and Complexity and the Transition to Adulthood,” presented by Professor Paula Fomby, Sociology, University of Michigan
April 1, 2020
“Gender Differences in Formative Inputs to Child Development,” presented by Professor Michael Baker, Economics, University of Toronto
See the series history for past speakers and topics.
2019 Research seminar
Fridays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in 2202 Dunbar Hall
Seminar Coordinator: C. James Hueng
September 13, 2019
Qing Zang, Western Michigan University
October 4, 2019
Moumita Ghorai, Western Michigan University
October 25, 2019
Thomas Weinandy, Western Michigan University
November 1, 2019
Alvin Harris, Western Michigan University
November 8, 2019
Syed Ateeb Akhter Shah, Western Michigan University
November 15, 2019
Md Ohiul Islam, Western Michigan University
November 22, 2019
Marilyn Markel, Western Michigan University