Why Is the Cost of Owning a Home So High Now?
It’s getting tougher than ever to become a homeowner, especially for first-time buyers. A Tufts economist explains why
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Forecasting Behavior
Shuying Candice Lin, AG25, is a PhD student at UC Santa Cruz, studying economics
Recognizing Job Burnout and What to Do About It
The most effective solution to burnout at work is employee-focused organizational change, says Tufts expert
Does Climate Change Lead to Conflict?
Tufts researcher shows connection between low rainfall and the outbreak of civil wars between African pastoralists and farmers
Could We See a Return of Stagflation?
An expert explains what stagflation is and whether conditions are ripe for a repeat of the 1970s economic downturn
Can Tariffs Lead to Domestic Manufacturing Growth?
An economist looks for lessons from other countries’ efforts to use taxes on imported goods to drive domestic production
A Global Perspective
Studying economics at Tufts has given Zhen Dong, AG25, MS in Economics, a passion for teaching and insights into global inequality
Ray Wang’s Economics of Parenting
His graduate research looks at the ways that families invest in their kids
White House Honors Tufts Economist
Gunnar Myrdal Professor of Economics Elizabeth Setren has received the U.S. government’s highest honor for scientists who demonstrate exceptional potential