Economics

Examining the cyclicality of capital controls

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Faculty Sponsor: Ryuichiro Izumi Aaron Leong Aaron is a rising senior from Malaysia studying economics and applied data science. Outside of academics, he enjoys backpacking, learning new languages, and reading science fiction books. After graduation, he would like to pursue further studies in economics, and be involved in economic research and/or policymaking. Abstract: While theoretical … Read more

Google Earth Engine and Neighborhood Change: A New York City Case Study

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Faculty Sponsor: Karl Boulware Ruishi Wang Ruishi is a rising junior (’26) from Beijing, China. At Wesleyan, he studies Economics, Science and Technology Studies, and Data Analysis. In his free time, he likes rock climbing, photography, and eating. Abstract: Geospatial data is increasingly used for economic analysis in areas like economic growth, labor markets, gentrification, … Read more

Economic Growth, Foreign Investor Sentiment, and Uncertainty: Evidence from Asia

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Faculty Sponsor: Abigail Hornstein Mia Kurta Mia Kurta is a rising junior from Port Washington, New York. She attended Schreiber High School and, at Wesleyan, is double majoring in Economics and Physics with a minor in Informatics and Modeling. In her spare time, she enjoys teaching physics, dancing, and music. Abstract: The study of foreign … Read more