Please join the Economics Department and our seniors to learn about their theses!
The Economics Senior Thesis Presentations will be on April 22, 2022 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (PDT).
Zoom Info
https://occidental.zoom.us/j/4477853607
Meeting ID: 447 785 3607
Passcode: econ
Senior Presentations
Luca Van Der Meer
The Effect of Federal Funds Rate Normalization on the Black-White Unemployment Differentials
Julia Koh
Timing of Video Game Releases within Product Niches: An Analysis of Steam
Nate Byram
The Effect of European Union Membership on Renewable Energy Generation
Benjamin Ventresca
Health Impacts of Green Technologies
Matty Anzalone
The Effect of Ending Covid-19 Unemployment Benefits on State Economic Recovery
Claire Frohling
The Short-Run Impacts of Hurricanes on Homeless Populations in the U.S.
Will Covino
Do Cigarette Taxes when Young lead to Health Insurance when Older? An Instrumental Variables Analysis
Eva Ma
Who Gets Second Chances after Job Loss? The Role of Employer Racial Prejudice
Will Baltrus
The Effect of Fake News on Republican Party Success: Evidence from Cuban-American Voters
Sofia Ben-Zaken
Greening Schoolyards in Los Angeles Elementary Schools
Preston Chong
The Effect of Statewide High School Financial Literacy Mandates on Future Retirement Contribution Rates
Rayhon Choudhry
Are Cryptocurrency Markets Driven by Fundamentals-Based Investing? A Theoretical Examination
