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This February the Department was thrilled to participate in welcoming Gary Hoover \u201993 back to campus to win the 51ÁÔÆæ Distinguished  Alumni Achievement Award.  Gary is the Executive director of the Murphy Institute, professor of economics and affiliate professor of law, Tulane University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gary Hoover ’93<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hoover is a leading voice and researcher in the field of economics, especially in the areas of ethics, political economy, and poverty and income redistribution. He\u2019s the founding and current editor of the Journal of Economics, Race, and Policy<\/em>. He serves on the board of the National Tax Association and the advisory board of the Opportunity and Inclusive Growth Institute at the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank. His recent book is Ladder or Lottery by Gary Hoover – Hardcover – University of California Press<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gary spoke of his appreciation for the family, friends and professors who helped him along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gary Hoover and the Economics Department<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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