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Former SMU economics lecturer has his Singapore PR application rejected
A former economics lecturer at the Singapore Management University (SMU), Mr Peter Kriz has had his Singapore PR application rejected to which he wrote on his Facebook: “Denied PR. Too funny.” Mr Kriz who graduated with a degree and armed with a PhD from two Ivy League universities in the United States had been an assistant [...]

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:07:20 -0700

Reality Economics
As a culture, we like our reality on television, but seem to oppose it in economics.

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:57:19 -0700

New home economics classes apply old skills to the job market
Schools are putting a new spin on the traditional home economics class, using it to teach valuable workplace skills.

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:10:42 -0700

Honors College Council gives students a chance to meet their major at event
Economics sophomore Tanvir Osman shook hands, exchanged phone numbers and listened to advice about his major at “Meet Your Major” Friday.

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:27:45 -0700

Newsweek' Loses Economics Editor Michael Gross to Yahoo; 'National Journal' Hires Beth Reinhard
Newsweek economics editor Dan Gross is leaving the magazine for Yahoo, according to Joe Pompeo. Mr. Gross, formerly of The New York Times and currently a columnist for Slate, will likely be edting Yahoo's Finance page. He follows the most recent departures, Newsweek editorial director Mark Miller, Gabriel Snyder and Geoff Reiss, out the door. Also in the More of the Same department: The National ...

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:55:23 -0700