Business and Economics

3 American Professors Awarded Nobel in Economic Science

<p>UChicago scholars Eugene Fama and Lars Peter Hansen honored for 'empirical analysis of asset prices'</p>


Lifelines for poor children

In op-ed, Prof. James Heckman argues for investment in early childhood programs


Ronald H. Coase, Nobel-Winning Economist, Dies at 102

<p>'Accidental' economist remembered as one of the most influential scholars in field</p>


Take back your pregnancy

Chicago Booth economist Emily Oster examines data and finds room for choice amid strict rules


Credit-crisis oracle Rajan chosen to run Indian central bank

Chicago Booth scholar charged with bolstering country's struggling economy


Chicago Booth scholars answer ‘The Big Question’

<p>Video series features UChicago experts tackling pressing issues in business and&nbsp;economics.</p>


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Washington’s green party

Jeff Connaughton, MBA’83, played the game and lost, believing it’s rigged against all but the most powerful interests.


Jason Kelly

MBA applications surge at Booth School

Stacey Kole, dean of full-time MBA program, says 10 percent application increase to boost numbers of women, international students


Belichick was right! Economics and the NFL draft

Prof. Richard Thaler finds that second-round picks are 15 percent more valuable than overpaid first-round selections


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