What is Economics?

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Latest Economics News

Economist to receive Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Service Because of her dedication to helping others, it's no surprise that Feigenbaum, professor of economics at UMSL, will receive the 2014 Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Service. She will be presented with a plaque and $ 1,000 honorarium during the … Read more on UMSL Daily […]

The Economics of Sex

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Look to 'The Simpsons' for economics lesson

Look to 'The Simpsons' for economics lesson You might not have known it, but all those episodes of ''The Simpsons'' were just secret economics lessons. Turns out the yellowish, four-fingered cartoon characters have a lot of insight to offer on basic economic theory. We know this thanks to Joshua … Read more on Boston Globe […]