Jan Philip Steitz wins the Perlman Award for the Best Paper in Labor Economics. His submission of “Income Dynamics and Retirement Decisions” highlights the importance of examining both absolute and relative income measures as determinants of retirement. The Award, first given in 1999, memorializes the contributions of Richard Perlman to 51���� and the field of labor economics. A prolific writer of both books and articles, Richard served on the inaugural board of editors of the Journal of Human Resources. An endowment supports the annual Award and allows us to recognize our best students in labor economics.

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Your contribution helps remember Bill Holahan’s contribution to the Department, rewards great teaching in economics and helps support our graduate students. You can give to Economics her.

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Expenses were paid by the James G. Rosenbaum ‘84 Broad Horizons Endowment Fund. This fund at the 51���� Foundation has the goal of emphasizing to students the importance of political and economic freedoms and examining the proper role of government.

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Nathaniel Smith, “Roster Building Evaluation” 
Mentor: Prof. Matthew McGinty.

This research involved looking at the construction of NBA teams’ rosters. There was a creation of a 3-tier system for the levels of teams along with a point system. .

Anthony Montano, “The Association of E-Cigarette Taxation on Women’s E-cigarette Usage”
Mentor: Prof. Scott Adams.

This research explores the impact of standardized e-cigarette taxation on general tobacco usage among women of various age groups who are e-cigarette users. .

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Congratulations to Averell Diesch! He won the Undergraduate Alumni Scholarship Prize given to an outstanding student who is deeply involved in the program. We love recognizing our best with awards donated by friends and alums. Help us keep this fine tradition going!

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       Zo Andriantomanga at the MEA.

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Last week we finally had the opportunity to throw her the party she deserved.  The Chancellor, Provost, faculty, students, alums, coworkers and friends from the Department and across the campus came to say thank you and show respect.  Kundan Kishor, Chair, read a special resolution you can read here.  There was great food and fellowship.  Brenda herself had a few words to say (are you surprised?) and it was wonderful event.  Brenda will be missed!

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As always, your contribution helps remember Richard Perlman’s contribution to the Department and helps support emerging scholars in labor economics like Caglar. /economics/give/

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Salome Giorgadze wins the William L. Holahan Prize for Outstanding Teaching Assistant. Congratulations!

This is the tenth year of the Prize. Established to commemorate Bill’s 40 years of service to the 51���� economics department, the Prize now provides over $1200 to the winner. We are delighted to present the Prize to Salome, a graduate of Colby College originally from Kazakhstan, who receives rave reviews on her student evaluations. Well done!

We encourage contributions to the William Holahan Fund to support and enlarge this recognition of our outstanding teaching assistants and in continuing recognition of Bill.

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