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No Good News for Russia's Economy

In op-ed, Prof. Konstantin Sonin discusses political obstacles to Russian economic growth


Moscow Times

To Stop Exam Cheats, Economists Say, Try Assigning Seats

Prof. Steven Levitt co-authors paper showing random seating assignment is the most effective anti-cheating measure


The Global Refugee Crisis - From Economics to Climate Change

Audio: Prof. Tara Zahra says the global refugee crisis has created ‘a kind of new iron curtain around Europe’


Foreign Affairs

College enhances support for first-generation students

No Barriers program helps students of diverse backgrounds find success


UChicago

U. of C. announces $2M in grants for urban policy efforts

UChicago Urban Labs to award more than $2 million to three winners of its Innovation Challenge


Need an ambulance? Why you may not want the more sophisticated version.

Study by Asst. Prof. Prachi Sanghavi finds that simpler ambulances are better than those with advanced equipment at keeping patients alive during a health emergency


The One 401(k) Power Move Worth A Nobel Prize

Op-ed commends Prof. Richard Thaler’s efforts to increase individuals’ retirement savings


South Side story: Chicago's urban renaissance

Article describes the role played by UChicago in the revitalization of Hyde Park