The members of the department are proud of the students we mentor. Our students have been very successful presenting their research to professional audiences.  Below are some examples of recent research projects:

2009 Social Sciences Poster Fair

The Social Sciences Poster Fair provides students from the departments of Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology, as well as the Center for Disciplinary Studies and the Kemp Scholars to present their research to a broad Davidson and community audience. The student poster fair is held at the end of the Spring semester and features  original research, with the students present to explain their work and answer questions.  Below are three examples of Economics student's research.

Libby Van Wagenen: "Building a Sustainable Environment and Economy: The Development of a Cost Minimizing Strategy to Reduce CO2 Emissions at Davidson"

 To view Libby Van Wagenen's Poster Fair Abstract and Poster, please click here.

Coleman Hubbard & Artie Van Sciver: "Is Geothermal Energy a Viable Sustainability Option for Davidson College?"

 To view Coleman and Artie's Poster Fair Abstract and Poster, please click here.

Nancy Haskell:  "Income Inequality and Economic Growth:  Does the Effect Differ in Urban and Rural U.S. Counties?"  (Honors Thesis and 2008 Social Sciences Poster Fair submission)

 To view Nancy Haskell's Poster Fair Abstract and Poster, please click here.

Davidson College Runner-Up in 2008 Charlotte Fed Challenge

The Economics Department congratulates the Davidson College Fed Challenge team on their second-place finish in the 2008 Charlotte Fed Challenge competition. The team included John Anderson '09, Joe Clark '09, and Christoph Pross '10, and John Watkins ‘09 (from left). Davidson College had not previously competed in the contest.  

Participants were charged with the task of recommending a target federal funds rate based on current and prospective economic conditions and recent systemic challenges in the financial markets.  The team's presentation can be viewed here.