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The Department of Economics is delighted to welcome Prof. Tamar Oostrom
I am thrilled to join the Department of Economics as an assistant professor this fall. My areas of specialization are health economics and public economics. In general, my research focuses on the…
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Logan named director of American Economic Association Mentoring Program
In his new role as director of the American Economic Association (AEA) Mentoring Program, Trevon Logan isn’t necessarily looking to push the field of economics into more research on diversity and…
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The Department of Economics is delighted to welcome Prof. Meta Brown
My main research interests lie in labor economics and household finance. Past topics include discouragement in job search, referral-based hiring and its role in career development, whether and how…![Trevon Logan Trevon Logan](/sites/default/files/styles/news_and_events_image/public/Trevon%20Logan-s_0.jpg?h=c6980913&itok=KRFqA1Gp)
Minute Professor: Want to win your March Madness bracket?
OK, here's the truth: Ohio State’s top minds in sports analytics don’t have the secret to picking a perfect tournament bracket. But in this Minute Professor, Trevon Logan, the Hazel Z. Youngberg…![Bottom of light posts Bottom of light post showing 1921](/sites/default/files/styles/news_and_events_image/public/rotor_1.jpg?h=47477f30&itok=ns8X21uF)
Economics Spring Career Fair
Economics Spring Career FairMonday, January 28, 2019, 2-5PM
The Cartoon Room of The Ohio Union
Pre-registered Employers:
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Rick Tobin receives ASC Staff Excellence Award
Congratulations to Graduate Program Coordinator Rick Tobin on his much deserved ASC Staff Excellence Award! Rick was recognized by the Executive Dean and the Divisional Dean for exceptional work…
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2018 Economics Career Fair
Department of Economics
Career Events
Career Fair Rehearsal
Monday, September 10th
3:30-5:30PM
48 Derby Hall
Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
Tuesday,…
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Masterminds 2018: Trevon Logan
Masterminds is a series of short, engaging talks made by brilliant faculty who hold endowed positions at The Ohio State University.
Trevon Logan: Finding Missing Economic Narratives
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The Mortality Consequences of Distinctively Black Names
Back in the day, distinctively black names offered a real advantageNumerous research has shown that people with distinctively black names are discriminated against in employment, education and…