Economics News and Updates

Colgate Environmental Econ major, Abrielle Silva, wins award

Colgate economics department ranks #6 for U.S. economics departments at liberal arts colleges; list of recent publications by Colgate econ professors

New memorandum of understanding between Colgate and the Central Bank of Armenia that will allow Colgate economics majors to apply for summer internships at the CBA Training and Research Centre in Dilijan, Armenia

Recently published sixth edition book from Professor Emeritus Don Waldman

The economics department is pleased to announce the arrival of two new tenure-stream faculty and two new visiting professors.

The first Carolina Castilla Award for Excellence will be given in May 2026.

This years Economics award winners

Carolina Castilla, Richard M. Kessler Professor of Economic Studies, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Carolina was a spark of light: vibrant and dynamic, her sudden passing comes as a shock to those who knew her.

Washington Post article by Sparber and Sharma

Professors Isla Globus-Harris and Rick Klotz were tenured and promoted to associate professor.