Radford University Department of Economics

12/01/2025

Radford Economics Alumni—Your Story Deserves the Spotlight!

We are constantly looking for alumni with unique experiences and unexpected journeys to feature in our newsletter and on our website. Has your career has taken you into the exciting fields of finance, law, policy, technology, entrepreneurship, or nonprofits? Or did you do something completely off the traditional track? we want to hear from you!

If you'd like to share your story, send a short bio, a photo, and a brief reflection on your time in the program to [email protected]. Let’s celebrate the diverse ways Highlanders are making an impact!

12/06/2023

What is Economics? There's more to it than you think. Check out this short information video compiled for our general education display.

12/06/2023

Economics at Radford University! Explore our new program information page:

Economics Program Type Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration Location Main Campus in Radford, VA College Davis College of Business and Economics Format In-person, online Overview By pursuing a degree in Economics, you get to examine how people manage their limited resources and le...

12/06/2023

We hear so much about AI. Where's the economics in it? A recent article on the International Monetary Fund website describes the potential impact of AI on the macroeconomy.

The collective decisions we make today will determine how AI affects productivity growth, income inequality, and industrial concentration

08/07/2023

Back-to-school spending might be a little bit lower this year according to a recent Deloitte survey. Inflation and expectations of economic slow-down seem to be key factors. However, less spending doesn't mean less learning. Students can get similar (or more) materials if the right deal is found. Let the bargain hunting begin!

The inflation story takes center stage in our 16th annual back-to-school survey. Uneasiness about the economic situation is creating price sensitivity and causing parents to reassess how they’ll approach shopping for the upcoming school year.

07/24/2023

Even little things are worthy of research! I came across the following YouTube video by Defunctland. While the Economics content is limited (it's more about Marketing and Communications), it proves that interesting discoveries can arise from things that most people would hardly notice.

In this DefunctTV special, Kevin investigates the origin of the four-note theme that has been used on Disney Channel for the past two decades.Special Thanks ...

06/08/2023

AI is dominating the news cycle. I recently asked Microsoft Bing's AI interface to write a limerick about Economics, and this is what I got:

"Here’s a limerick about economics:

There once was a man named Keynes,
Whose theories drove some people insane,
He said demand drives supply,
And that’s why we buy,
And it’s all just a part of the game.

I hope you like it!"

Bing then referred me to Dr. Goose's Economical Limericks at www.limericksecon.com (http://www.limericksecon.com/p/ten-limerick-principles-of-economics.html).

Brave new world, friends... brave new world.

Humorous Poems on the Dismal Science of Economics and the Dismaler Art of Politics

05/12/2023

What's the first thing you think of when you hear 'summer time'? That's right... it's the Slip-and-Slide.

A young boy's summer antics 60 years ago inspired his father to create the timeless backyard water toy

05/12/2023

The academic year is completed and summer is upon us. Have you ever wondered why students get summers off? Here's a short article from NPR on just that...

Economists have long criticized summer vacation as economically inefficient. But one has come to its defense.

04/10/2023

Coming soon... the IMF's World Economic Outlook will be released on 4/11/2023 at 9AM ET. Some analytical chapters are now available.

Chapters 2 and 3 of the April 2023 World Economic Outlook will be released on April 10 at 11:30 AM ET. Join us for a live discussion titled The Future of Interest Rates and Managing Debt at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington D.C.

02/24/2023

Blast from the past! Check out this early video from the Davis College of Business and Economics at Radford University.

Davis College of Business and Economics Colleges Davis College of Business and Education College of Education and Human Development College of Graduate Studies and Research Waldron College of Health and Human Services College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences Artis College of Science and Technol...