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David Swenson, research scientist, was interviewed by Donnelle Eller for a Jan. 3 Des Moines Register story about the impending layoffs of 710 workers at TPI Composites in Newton.
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John Winters, professor, was interviewed for a Jan. 4 WalletHub story, "2022's Best Cities for Jobs."
"The unemployment rate for 2022 will depend on COVID variants and policy responses, and there is much uncertainty in those. That said, the economy is currently quite strong and I expect that will likely continue through 2022. I think we will be close to the pre-pandemic unemployment rate of 3.5% by the end of 2022."
With passports in hand and suitcases in tow, two groups of students from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences boarded planes to study abroad during Iowa State University’s fall break. The faculty-led program to the United Arab Emirates provided students opportunities to witness international agriculture and develop a global perspective of the industry.
Assistant Professor of Economics
The Economics Department at the Stern School of Business, New York University, has an opening for two tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics, in any field, the position starting in September 2022.
Qualifications: Candidates should have a PhD, or candidates must have successfully defended their doctoral dissertation prior to appointment, and are expected to be productive researchers and effective teachers at undergraduate, MBA and PhD levels.
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Bertan Turhan, assistant professor, made two recent presentations of his research article, "How to De-reserve Reserves: Admissions to Technical Colleges in India" (joint with Orhan Aygun), at two virtual conferences.
Dermot Hayes, professor, was interviewed for a Dec. 1 KIWA story, "NPB using export information to increase global demand."
Bobby Martens, associate professor, was asked by Chief Economist Robin Anderson and the Iowa Department of Revenue Director Kraig Paulsen to moderate the newly developed State of Iowa Chief Economist’s Council.
Wendong Zhang, associate professor, announced the findings of the annual survey conducted by the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development at a press conference Dec. 14.
David Swenson, research scientist, was quoted in a Dec. 8 KCCI story, "US EPA's new biofuel blending targets spark controversy."
Economics department members attended the Goodies & Giving Get-together held in 260 Heady on Thurs., Dec. 9. Along with friendly banter, folks enjoyed a variety of hot beverages and tasty baked goods.
The 2021 Fall Economics alumni newsletter is now available online.
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Iowa State is partnering again with Hy-Vee to offer a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at State Gym Wednesday, Dec. 15 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.). Hy-Vee will have the Pfizer vaccine (first, second, third doses and booster shots) as well as the flu vaccine available for ISU faculty, staff and students.
Heady Hall Office Hours
Winter Break
Dec. 20 - Dec. 22, 2021 AND Jan. 3 - 14, 2022
7:30 - 4 pm
Dec. 23, 2021 - Jan. 2, 2022
The main office and undergraduate office will be closed and locked.
In case of emergency during this period, contact the Department of Public Safety at 515-294-4428, or in a true emergency dial 911.
Lee Schulz, associate professor, recorded an interview with the Market Journal about hog and beef demand, prices, and supply chain issues in the livestock commodities for this year and into next year as well. The interview was shot in the News Service broadcast studio.
Chad Hart, professor, was interviewed for a Dec. 7 Maquoqueta Sentinel-Press story, "Big yields, strong prices mean high cotton for farmers."
A new study by Iowa State University economists found that lake recreation activities in Iowa drove over $1 billion in spending in the state in 2019.
Wendong Zhang, associate professor, received a Young Professional Achievement Award from Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Alumni Society.
David Swenson, research scientist, was interviewed for a Dec. 2 KCRG story, "Iowa economist: Omicron variant of COVID-19 may slow economic recovery."
Lee Schulz, associate professor, was quoted in a Nov. 25 Axios story, "How America's turkey supply chain brings birds to your table."
Dermot Hayes, professor, was interviewed for a Nov. 27 Iowa Farmer Today story, "Iowa State economist covers ground on global trade topics."
Chad Hart, professor, was interviewed during a recent Iowa PBS Iowa Press program on the federal government's plan to spend $150 million to expand small meat lockers.
Wendong Zhang, associate professor, was a guest on the Nov. 29 Iowa Farm Bureau podcast, "What’s driving rising farmland prices? | The Spokesman Speaks Podcast, Episode 88."
A paper by Otavio Bartalotti, associate professor, and Desire Kedagni, assistant professor, "Identifying Marginal Treatment Effects in the Presence of Sample Selection," was accepted for publication in The Journal of Econometrics.
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