At the University of Minnesota, Kehoe said he believes the United States is a long way from the kind of trade war that destroyed the world economy in the 1930s. But the…
“You were willing to hire somebody with [a] high-school degree, you cannot find that—now you’re willing to give somebody a chance who has less than a high-school degree…
Adway De, a graduate student in the Department of Economics, is switching up the way he teaches undergraduate economics students. He is bringing his involvement with UMN…
Investment in quality early childhood instruction is also an effective economic development strategy, providing up to a $16 return for every $1 spent, according to a report by…
Science reveals that doing nothing about fossil fuel emissions is leading to shattering changes in the earth’s climate. But how do we measure the cost of doing nothing today…
Tom Holmes was named Scholar of the College by the College of Liberal Arts, recognizing his accomplishments and contributions in the areas of scholarly research, teaching, and…
On the down side, teens who forgo college for jobs risk relinquishing significant long-term income, said Fatih Guvenen. The median full-time worker, older than 25, with a…
"Minnesota should double down on early education now," says Art Rolnick. "When directed at low-income kids at as early an age as possible, this could help close achievement…
Amy Ko recently completed her academic journey with the University of Minnesota and embarked on her professional journey with them, too. Thanks to her impressive education…