Industry-Specific Market Responses to Polling Data in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

Faculty Sponsor: Ryuichiro Izumi Anthony Ganci Anthony is a member of the class of 2028 from Massachusetts and completed the QAC Apprenticeship in the summer following his freshman year. At Wesleyan, he is double-majoring in Economics and Math while minoring in Data Analysis. Anthony’s research bridges his previous experience serving on the board of a … Read more

Examining the cyclicality of capital controls

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

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

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