economics
December 1, 2011
The market knows
The next time you hear the federal government announce that the gross domestic product has dropped, say, 3 percent, don’t believe it. Instead, look to the stock market.
June 1, 2010
Nordstrom's way
Bruce Nordstrom has been a force in civic activities, a leader in charitable giving and devoted alum to the University of Washington.
June 1, 2008
Family ties
When Malcolm Goodfellow, ’87, decided to give back to the University of Washington, his thoughts naturally turned to honoring someone who has given so much to him: his uncle.
December 1, 2007
Treasure hunt
It's a maze of statistics, multipliers and matrices, as one intrepid reporter strives to make sense of the UW's economic impact on our region.
Obesity & economics
UW researchers found that the more affluent the neighborhood, the lower the obesity rate.
June 1, 2004
'Success gap' fades
Throw out the old stereotype of the career woman with advanced degrees leading the life of a single. A new UW study finds that higher education is not the hindrance to marriage and motherhood it once was.
June 1, 2002
Reversal of fortune
For more and more workers, the American Dream is just a mirage, say the authors of a new book.
September 1, 2000
Paul Heyne dies
Economics Lecturer Paul Theodore Heyne did not let his diagnosis with kidney cancer get in the way of his love for teaching.
June 1, 1997
Do pro sports pay off? Economists don’t find much reason to cheer
Pro sports' impact on the economy is closer to a bunt than a home run, but there may be other reasons to use public funding on teams.
December 1, 1994
What if they sold the ‘U’?
Imagine the state without its flagship university. Like a bad dream, it's a scenario with symbolic value.
December 1, 1990
Ties to Nobel winners
The University of Washington has strong links to two 1990 Nobel Prize winners announced in October.