Economics
Economics at Davidson
Economics students learn skills in analysis, quantitative reasoning, writing, and oral expression, and they develop proficiency in using technical economic tools.
Our faculty members advise students in their choices of coursework, professional careers and graduate studies, and help them engage in real research and gain professional experience which then enhances our scholarship and teaching. Our faculty members and students also participate in public lectures and forums on economic issues.
We invite you to talk with our faculty and students to learn more about the Economics Department at Davidson. Please contact us at economics@davidson.edu with any questions or if you would like to plan to visit a class.
We consider such research experiences to be central to the learning process of our student-scholars. Economics research often leads to presentations at professional conferences or published works.
Economics News
Econ Prof: Cracks in Labor Market Signal Need for Early Rate Cut
Economics Professor Vikram Kumar argues that the Federal Reserve should implement a modest 25-basis-point rate cut this week to address growing vulnerabilities in the labor market, such as rising long-term unemployment and reduced working hours. While inflation remains sideways at 2.8%, Kumar suggests that current price pressures are temporary and that early stimulus is necessary to counteract the risks posed by political instability and policy lags.
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