Economics

What is the primary focus of economics? How have game theory and search/matching models advanced our understanding of exchange and partnership formation in economics? What are some of the main exchange mechanisms and institutions analysed in economic theory?

What are the micro and macroeconomic effects of wars? Does examining the case of the Vietnam War reveal the generational impacts of war on economies? What factors might explain these outcomes?

Is economic history part of economics or a separate field? How did economic history develop, and what were its key milestones? What are the types of economic historians, and how do they differ?

Are female leaders or male leaders more likely to lead their nations into war? If there are differences, how can we explain these findings? Watch the full video here or on YouTube!

Does the type of settlement influence the spread and severity of infectious diseases, such as Ebola? How can this question be addressed through an empirical economic analysis? With you ever read a better undergraduate thesis?.... NEVER!!!!

What is development economics, and how does this field of economics go beyond traditional areas like central banking and inflation? Why is the study of development economics essential in today’s world, and what benefits can one gain from pursuing it?