Events
The Department of Economics at Western Michigan University hosts speakers and other events during the fall and spring semesters.
Join us for a Virtual Information Session on the MA program in Economics. Register here. The session is Thursday, 14 November 2024 at 11 am EST. Domestic students who attend will be given an application fee waiver. International students will be considered for a waiver.
Upcoming Sichel Seminar Series
All Sichel Seminar Series are at 4p.m. in 1303 Dunbar Hall
September 26, 2024
CANCELED - Unraveling the Domino Effect: The Impacts of Mass Migration at Origin - Dr. Sandra Rozo, Senior Economist, World Bank
November 21, 2024
Socioeconomic Drivers of Adolescent Mental Health in Rohingya Refugee Camps and Neighboring Communities in Bangladesh - Dr. Jennifer Seager, George Washington University
February 6, 2025
Movers and Makers: Migration and the Wealth of Nations - Dr. Dany Bahar, Center for Global Development and Brown University
February 13, 2025
Labor Market Assimilation of Refugees - Dr. Eskil Wadensjö, Stockholm University, Sweden
March 27, 2025
Mapping the Journey: A Decade of Asylee Flows to the U.S - Dr. Catalina Amuedo-Dorantes, University of California, Merced
April 10, 2025
The Impacts of Displacement and Refugees on Host Communities - Dr. Jackline Wabha, University of Southhampton, UK
See the series history for past speakers and topics.
Previous Friday Seminar Series
2022-23 Research seminar Series
Fridays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in 2708 Wood Hall
Seminar Coordinator: Jason Beasley
September 23, 2022
"Rational Inattention via Ignorance Equivalence," Michele Muller-Itten, Notre Dame
September 30, 2022
"Vaccination Policy, Delayed Care, and Health Expenditures," Erkmen Aslim, Grand Valley State University
October 14, 2022
"The Decline of Public Hospitals in the U.S," Emilie Jackson, Michigan State University
October 21, 2022
"Measles Vaccination in Childhood: The Impact on Labor Market Participation and Employee Compensation" Amanda Stype, Eastern Michigan University
November 4, 2022
"Use of Carbon Border Taxes as a Solution in Pollution Control," Darshana Udayanganie, Kalamazoo College
December 2, 2022
"Price Dispersion and Trade Policy," Jahangir Alam, Western Michigan University
January 13, 2023
"The impact of DACA on the Occupation Outcomes of Undocumented Migrants," Camila Morales, University of Texas at Dallas
January 20, 2023
"Reallocation, Financial Frictions, and Unconventional Monetary Policy," Jahangir Alam, Western Michigan University
January 27, 2023
"On the Design of Subsidy Programs: Access to Clean Energy and Liquidity," Prabhat Barnwal, Michigan State University
February 17, 2023
"Oil News Shocks and The U.S. Stock Market," Zeina AlSalman, Oakland University
March 24, 2023
"Families' Investments and Firms' Promotion Decisions," Ana Reynoso, University of Michigan
April 7, 2023
"Reconsidering Random vs. Fixed Effects in Panel Data Estimation: A Nonparametric Test for Exogeneity in Individual Fixed Effects," Seolah Kim, Albion College
April 21, 2023
"Preserving Lake Michigan Shorelines: Evaluating Willingness to Accept On-Site Retreat Strategies," Jason Beasley, Western Michigan University