Economics

Economist faults tying merit pay to tests

Prof. Derek Neal says tying teacher merit pay to student test scores is unlikely to improve education


United Press International

Freakonomics ideas flourish in the classroom

Economist Steven Levitt’s national following has not dimmed his love of teaching undergraduates.


William Harms

Chicago Economist’s ‘Crazy Idea’ Wins Ken Griffin’s Backing

Prof. John List examines whether investing in teachers, parents aids student performance


Declaration of Independence

Economist argues Americans must wean themselves from dependence on foreign coffee


Q&A: Rajan Says Governments Can't Afford Another Crisis

Chicago Booth professor feels that amid turmoil, debate about role of government is worth having


MarketWatch