Florida State University Department of Economics

Associate Professor and Bernard Sliger Scholar of Economics John Hamman, Ph.D., was named the new Chair of the Department of Economics on May 10, 2024. He takes over the position from Joe Calhoun, Ph.D., who served as Chair for four years.

“I am happy to step into this role and am indebted to my predecessors for leaving us in great shape,” Dr. Hamman said. “I hope to help our department continue to grow and improve by helping our faculty and students achieve success in research and in the classroom.”

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Florida State University awards more than 7,800 degrees at spring commencement - Florida State University News PHOTO GALLERY   Florida State University’s newest graduates were encouraged to take risks and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth […]

Graduates, families, faculty, and staff gathered in the Bellamy Atrium on Friday, May 3, to celebrate the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy's newest graduates. This semester, over 1,200 COSSPP graduates joined our 50,000+ alumni worldwide.

FSU COSSPP Grads, remember to update your contact info with us so we can stay in touch! Please remember to update us about the great things you go on to do!

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Alexandra Cosso – an FSU alumna­ (B.S. Economics ’16) – recently completed her 20th professional mentorship through the Career Center’s ProfessioNole Mentors Program.

“I am eager to share my experiences and insights with the FSU community,” Cosso said. “I’m hoping to inspire current students to pursue a career in data and simultaneously encourage other alumni to participate in the program.”

Since graduating, Cosso has applied her data skills to disaster response, helping communities recover from public health emergencies and natural disasters. She is currently a Data Analytics Manager at AC Disaster Consulting, where she leads a team of data analysts and engineers using tools like Python, R, and SQL to inform response in affected communities during emergencies.

Read more: https://coss.fsu.edu/cosspp-alumni-spotlight-alexandra-cosso/

Florida State University’s Department of Economics awarded scholarships for the Fall 2024 semester to six outstanding Economics students: Becky Gilland, Jesse Valdes, Liam Woolard, Juan Guerrero, Victoria Huguet, and Garret Coleman.

Read more: coss.fsu.edu/six-outstanding-economics-students-awarded-with-scholarships/

Florida State University’s DeVoe Moore Professor of Economics Randall Holcombe, Ph.D., was awarded the Distinguished Scholar Award from the Association of Private Enterprise Education (APEE) at the 48th annual APEE conference on April 8, 2024.

The Distinguished Scholar Award is presented annually to an APEE member who has contributed to scholarship about free market economics. Awardees are those who have communicated effectively about the market economy and entrepreneurship, both with colleagues and the public.

Read more: coss.fsu.edu/devoe-moore-professor-of-economics-honored-with-distinguished-scholar-award/

Florida State University’s Department of Economics welcomed Anthony Kwasnica, Ph.D., to the faculty this semester as the new Rod and Hope Brim Eminent Scholar Chair.

The Rod and Hope Brim Eminent Scholar Chair position was established in 1993 to enhance instruction and research in Economics.

“I am so very pleased Dr. Kwasnica joined FSU’s Department of Economics as our new Rod and Hope Brim Eminent Scholar Chair,” said Tim Chapin, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy. “The leadership and expertise he brings to FSU will take our experimental research group to the next level.”

Read more: coss.fsu.edu/fsu-department-of-economics-welcomes-new-rod-and-hope-brim-eminent-scholar-chair/

Distinguished Economics Professor Carl P. Schmertmann, Ph.D., will retire after the Spring 2024 semester following over 34 years of service at Florida State University.

Dr. Schmertmann has held the title of William J. Serow Professor of Economics since 1999. He also served as CDPH’s Director from 2018 to 2022, and prior to that as Associate Director from 1998.

Read more about his impact here: coss.fsu.edu/distinguished-economics-and-demography-professor-retires-after-34-years-of-service/

The Master’s in Applied Economics Program (MAEP) hosted its Spring 2024 Career Day on Friday, March 22.

MAEP’s Career Day occurs twice a year and connects current and prospective MAEP students to alumni and employers.

Read more: coss.fsu.edu/masters-in-applied-economics-program-hosts-spring-2024-career-day/

Thank you to Mark Dunaway for speaking to Dr. Joe Calhoun's Personal Finance Class last Wednesday! This talk was about budget-making and building a strong foundation for financial success.

The Department of Economics (Florida State University Department of Economics) is our largest department, with over 700 students and 32 full-time faculty members. The department offers undergraduate and graduate students programs that prepare them for various careers in academia, government, and business.

Florida State University’s Gus A. Stavros Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Economic Education hosted a celebration of its partnership with Robinhood Money Drills on Tuesday, February 27. The event was attended by FSU leaders, Stavros Center volunteers and employees, students, and executives from Robinhood.

Robinhood Money Drills seeks to provide economic education and support for college students, particularly student athletes, as they often face financial distress after retirement. The Stavros Center and Money Drills seek to help them early in their careers, so they are equipped for the future.

“At Robinhood, one of our top priorities is to provide the next generation with access to financial education. Through the Robinhood Money Drills program, we are proud to give college students and student athletes a strong foundation to responsibly manage their finances for the future,” said Mary Elizabeth Taylor, Vice President of International Government and External Affairs, Robinhood Markets, Inc. “We’re excited to collaborate with Florida State University to continue to expand the initiative to students across the country.”

Read more: coss.fsu.edu/stavros-center-and-robinhood-money-drills-celebrate-partnership-at-launch-event/

Throwback to last semester's Master's in Applied Economics Career Day! Career Day gives current and prospective MAEP students the chance to hear from program alumni and faculty.

The Spring 2024 Career Day will be on March 22 at 12 p.m. in Bellamy 150E.

We invite you to participate in our Million Dollar Day, FSU's Great Give, a 24-hour day of online giving that supports various colleges and programs around Florida State University. This year, the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy is raising money to support our 'Get More Than a Degree' initiative that fosters undergraduate and graduate intellectual growth and professional development through experiential learning opportunities, support for student organizations and honor societies, and enhances the academic experience both in and out of the classroom.

To read more and support the initiative, visit spark.fsu.edu/Project/2461/The-Future-is-Made-in-Bellamy.

The Master's in Applied Economics Program will be hosting its Career Day on March 22 at 12 p.m. in Bellamy 150E.

In the alumni panel discussion, attendees will be able to hear from industry professionals and graduates from the program.

Afterward, there will be a lunch with current MAEP students and program faculty.

Learn more about the scholarships available for exceptional Economics students!

To apply for these scholarships, visit the FS4U Scholarship Portal at fsu.academicworks.com.

Brandon Copeland, former NFL player and founder of Copeland Media, spoke to Florida State University students enrolled in Personal Finance classes on Friday, January 19.

He gave two talks to students enrolled in courses with Joe Calhoun, Ph.D., Director of FSU’s Gus A. Stavros Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Economic Education.

Hosting Copeland is a part of the Stavros Center’s partnership with Robinhood, a stock trading and investing app.

To read more, visit https://coss.fsu.edu/brandon-copeland-speaks-to-fsu-personal-finance-students/

Today we remember James D. Gwartney, Ph.D. (1940-2024), an esteemed FSU Economics Professor.

To read a tribute to Dr. Gwartney, visit coss.fsu.edu/remembering-james-d-gwartney-ph-d-1940-2024/.

Fall 2023 COSSPP Graduates, join us on Friday, December 15, for a special reception in your honor in the Bellamy Atrium from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Celebrate with treats, receive a congratulatory gift, and pose in your cap and gown for photos!

Read more: https://coss.fsu.edu/cosspp-celebrates-fall-2023-graduates-at-commencement-day-celebration/

Join COSSPP for a talk in the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Lecture Series on Thursday, November 30 at 3:30 pm in Bellamy 150E.

UNC-Chapel Hill Professor of Philosophy Geoff Sayre-McCord, Ph.D., will give a lecture titled "Price and Value"

🔗 https://coss.fsu.edu/join-cosspp-for-a-philosophy-politics-and-economics-lecture-featuring-geoff-sayre-mccord-ph-d/

This summer, Florida State University’s Department of Economics Chair and Director of the Stavros Center for Economic Education Joe Calhoun, Ph.D., co-led economic reporting workshops for journalists in the South Caucasus.

Read more: https://coss.fsu.edu/fsu-economics-chair-co-hosts-economics-workshops-in-south-caucasus/

The Master’s in Applied Economics Program (MAEP) hosted its Fall 2023 Career Day on Friday, October 20.

MAEP’s Career Day occurs twice a year and connects current and prospective MAEP students to alumni and employers.

The event began with a panel discussion featuring MAEP alumni. Students heard from Krista Lape Chechanover, a Consulting Associate with Charles River Associates, and Vesselka McAlarney, an Economist for the Florida Legislature’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research. These alumni discussed their careers, and how MAEP prepared them for success.

MAEP students then participated in mock interviews with representatives from The Florida Legislature, Berkeley Research Group, Florida TaxWatch, and more. These mock interviews help prepare students for the job market and give them the opportunity to network. Organizations also use these interviews as a recruiting tool.

The day ended with a networking reception with prospective MAEP students, the current Master’s cohort, professors, program alumni, and employers.

Read more: https://coss.fsu.edu/fall-2023-maep-career-day-prepares-students-for-the-job-market/

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Join us for a talk by Mark Sobel on Friday, November 3, at 1:30pm in the DeVoe L. Moore Center located in Bellamy 150E!

Enjoy this lecture hosted by the Florida State University Department of Economics. We hope to see you there!

The Master’s in Applied Economics Program will be hosting their Career Day on Friday, October 20th in Bellamy 150E. Undergraduate students interested in the master's program are encouraged to attend.

The alumni panel will be held from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. and will give attendees the opportunity to hear from MAEP alumni.

The networking reception will be held from 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Attendees will be able to speak with the current master’s cohort, professors, interviewing professionals, and program alumni.

To learn more, visit coss.fsu.edu/join-the-masters-in-applied-economics-program-for-career-day/

Everyone is invited to our COSSPP FSU vs. Syracuse Tailgate on Saturday, October 14, from 9-11 a.m. outside Bellamy!

No need to RSVP, just come on out and enjoy the day with us! This is a family-friendly celebration, and we will have food, drinks (non-alcoholic, plus wine and beer), music, and family games for all to enjoy.

Everyone is welcome, so please bring your loved ones along for the College’s 50th Anniversary celebration! We hope to see you there!

Join COSSPP for the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Lecture Series on Thursday, Oct. 8, virtually on Zoom.

This lecture by Cornell University H. J. Louis Professor of Management and Professor of Economics Robert Frank, Ph.D., will be titled "The Case for Adding Darwin to Behavioral Economics"

For more information, visit https://calendar.fsu.edu/event/philosophy_politics_and_economics_lecture_series_the_case_for_adding_darwin_to_behavioral_economics

Unconquered by Debt is hosting Food and Finance, a series of workshops offered to faculty and staff at FSU to enhance their personal finance knowledge.

All workshops will be held at the Stavros Center on Tuesdays from 12-12:45 p.m. Food and drinks will be provided at every event.

For more information and to sign up for upcoming workshops, visit https://coss.fsu.edu/stavros/food-and-finance/

The College of Social Science and Public Policy, our academic home, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this academic year.

Since its founding in 1973, COSSPP has grown into the third-largest college on campus.

Keep up with all the 50th anniversary events, programs, and celebrations at the link in ’s Instagram bio (COSSPP 50th Anniversary) or at http://coss.fsu.edu/50th