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