My year as a failed dropout
Off the Beat
I never wanted to look back, to imagine myself returning to the study of economics, head hung, tail between my legs. That would have felt like failure.
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UC Berkeley researchers find cash transfers help rural Kenyan economies
According to an economic study, UC Berkeley researchers found that cash transfers to rural Kenyans led to improvements in the local economy.
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Eco-nomic turmOIL
What on Earth
American politicians have one view of economic success: the free market and environmental deregulation. This is the system, they say, take it or leave it.
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UC Berkeley professor’s work contributes to Nobel prize-winning research
An experimental research method that began in the work of campus professor Edward Miguel and his former doctoral adviser led to the awarding of a Nobel prize on Monday.
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The first Asian president
Off the Beat
It’s tough making decisions that you know won’t make your parents happy, but it’s even tougher to live a life just to please your parents.
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Professors React to ‘Rate my Professor’ Reviews: Max Auffhammer
Economics professor Max Auffhammer reacts to “Rate my Professor” reviews that comment on his dry humor and chocolate incentives, all while rocking a Cal Quidditch T-shirt.
UC Berkeley administration reclassifies economics as STEM major
This change is intended to appeal to international students who look for jobs in the United States after graduation from UC Berkeley.
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Which ‘Fortnite Battle Royale’ landing spots you will find UC Berkeley majors at
UC Berkeley is a survival game between you and the school. With school out for the summer, maybe it’s time to pick up some “Fortnite Battle Royale” skills to make sure you survive UC Berkeley. Have fun gaming, Bears!
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Transferring is inherently political
Community-less College
Two years ago, I cried on the steps of De Anza College. I felt ashamed by the realization that I was a part of the single-digit percentage of Cupertino students who ended up going to community college. My internalization of this stigma knew no bounds — I would hide my
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UC Berkeley senior thesis reveals gender stereotyping in economics forum
A recent study on gender stereotypes in the anonymous online forum Economics Job Market Rumors, or EJMR, revealed what appears to be a hostile environment toward women in some circles of the economics field.
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