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Gunnar Myrdal Professor of Economics Elizabeth Setren has received the U.S. government’s highest honor for scientists who demonstrate exceptional potential

Economics alum honored for leadership in social enterprise and global impact

PhD Candidates Carolyn Pelnik and Sarah Shaukat honored with awards for distinction in research

Laura Gee was featured in Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute's Fall 2024 issue of 'For All' magazine

A study of the voting records on conscription of U.S. legislators with draft-age sons in the 20th century shows how self-interest ruled votes

Boston students attending suburban schools had improved test scores, attendance rates, and college outcomes, Tufts economist shows

It’s an American tradition, but as consumers are being asked to tip more often—and sometimes in advance—they are finding gratuities harder to navigate

A trip to a shopping district in Ghana prompted her study of the inequities faced by the migrant women and girls who work there

The economic choices people make when they donate are often complicated