Oeconomica at UChicago

Join OEconomica today for an exciting faculty talk with Professor Christian Leuz, a leading economist in the economic effects of financial and bank regulation; role of disclosure, transparency, and sustainability reporting and more! In KPTC 102 at 6pm, dinner provided

Join Oeconomica on Thursday 11/13 for an exciting faculty talk with Prof. Harald Uhlig, a leading macroeconomist! In Saieh 203 at 6pm, dinner provided.

Prof. Lars Hansen will be presenting: “Responding to Climate Change Uncertainty: Implications for Investments in New Technologies and in Reforestation.” Next Wednesday at 6 pm in Saieh 247. Don’t miss it!

Oeconomica’s first faculty talk of the year! This Thursday, 6-7pm in Saieh 203. Don’t miss it!

Join us for an info session Wednesday, 10/1 at 6pm in Saieh 112! Walmart Economics will be discussing opportunities for juniors and seniors in internship and full-time roles!

Oeconomica is excited to announce our first event of the year! Join us next Wednesday, September 10th, for our Virtual Econ Consulting Workshop with Cornerstone. Open to all years and majors — the Zoom link will be sent out via email listhost!

Curious about how cryptocurrencies are shaking up the world of finance? Join us on Thursday, November 21, from 5–6 PM in Saieh Hall 146 for an exciting panel featuring top experts in blockchain and tech. Hear from Dr. David Yermack, Bitcoin guru and finance professor, Rumi Morales, a trailblazing investor in AI and blockchain, and Miko Matsumura, a venture capitalist behind some of the biggest blockchain innovations. Whether you’re into crypto, economics, or just want to know what all the buzz is about, this is the event for you!

Join us for an enlightening evening with Prof. Eric Zwick, who will be delivering a talk titled “Top Inequality from the Bottom Up” on Wednesday, May 1st at 6 PM in SHFE 247.

Prof. Zwick, a noted scholar in the fields of finance and behavioral economics, examines the intricate ways in which public policy intersects with corporate behavior. His research spans critical areas such as fiscal stimulus, taxation, and housing policy, employing a robust mix of methodologies including new data, natural experiments, theoretical frameworks, and anecdotal evidence.

We will also be providing pizza for dinner! This is a great opportunity to gain insights into significant economic issues and engage with fellow students and faculty in thoughtful discussion. See you there!

Oeconomica and The Chicago Economics Forum are thrilled to invite you to the “Summering like a Pro” career panel on Thursday, April 18th, from 6 to 7 PM at Saieh Hall 247.

Gain invaluable insights on nailing your summer internships from a stellar lineup of fourth-year panelists: Jiwon Lee from Bank of America, Advay Mohindra from Citadel LLC, David Xue from IMC Trading, and Jeremy Lu from Moelis & Company.

Whether you’re into quant, finance, or data science, this is your chance to learn from those who‘ve been there. And yes, there will be pizza!

You can register at https://facebook.com/events/s/summering-like-a-pro/1854514248308104/ or scan the QR code.

Reach out to Chris Liao ([email protected]), Mike Shepard ([email protected]), or Sanjay Srivatsan ([email protected]) if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!

Oeconomica is hosting a faculty talk with Professor Juanna Schrøter Joensen on Monday, April 15 from 6-7pm in Harper 140.

Professor Joensen is a Research Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago, and her work focuses primarily on understanding income and wealth inequality, which she studies by analyzing the causes and consequences of individual human capital investments.

The talk will be followed by a Q&A period where you can ask Professor Joensen questions about her presentation and her general research. A pizza dinner will be served during the talk as well.

We are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of Oeconomica‘s esteemed Econometrics Game! The final round, which took place on Sunday, March 31, displayed exceptional statistical skill and economic understanding of our economic scholars and enthusiasts.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our distinguished final round judges, Prof. Robert Shimer and Prof. Stéphane Bonhomme, whose expertise and insights have greatly enriched the competition’s academic rigor.

Our heartfelt congratulations go to the winning teams for their outstanding performance and innovative approaches:

1st Place: Harvard University: Fashionably LATE – Team Members: Matti Tan, Elliott Mokski, Helena Mello Franco
2nd Place: The London School of Economics and Political Science: The LSE Team – Team Members: Adrien Joly, Gabriel Gonzalez, Ricardo Cervera
3rd Place: Brown University: Mostly Harmless Brunonians – Team Members: Jay Philbrick, Benjamin Moshes, Min Namgung, Amaya Allen

A special thank you to our sponsors, Cornerstone Research and Analysis Group, for their generous support and commitment to advancing economic education and research.

For more information, see the Econometrics Game page in our bio!