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Russell S. Sobel, Visiting Scholar and Adjunct Professor Economics and Finance, College of Charleston, SC

Russell Sobel will speak at the Martin University Center Ballroom at 6:15 pm on March 7, 2012.  His talk is titled "JobsOhio and Market Alternatives to State Economic Development".  More about Dr. Sobel.

The Dilley Family Endowed Scholarship

The Department of Economics is grateful for David and Lessia Dilley’s gift to establish  The Dilley Family Endowed Scholarship in Economics.  In 1973, David received his Bachelor  of Arts degrees in Economics and Political Science.  He serves on both the Economics Department Advisory Board and The University of Akron National Alumni Board of Directors.

Dr. Robert McGuire's New Book

Dr. Robert McGuire, University of Akron research professor of economics, and Dr. Philip R. P. Coehlo, professor of economics at Ball State University have explored the historical development of humanity and the economy through an integration of biological and economic perspectives in their new book, Parasites, Pathogens and Progress.

To learn more about the book, visit The MIT Press

Tenure Track Faculty Positions

We are currently conducting searches for two tenure track Assistant Professor faculty positions. Both have a start date of Fall 2012.  

Assistant Professor, Economics. Primary fields:  Health, Labor, Industrial Organization and Econometrics.

Assistant Professor, Economics/Geography. Primary Field: Urban, Rural, Regional and Transportation Economics with GIS skills.

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