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TODAY: Government: Expecting Angels, Finding Humans

Government: Expecting Angels, Finding Humans A lecture and Q&A with Prof. Antony Davies of Duquesne University Thursday, April 13, 5:00-6:15 Liberal Arts 4310 Government does not work perfectly. It is run by real people with human failings and self-interest. What are the consequences? Sponsored by the Political Economy Project and the Towson Economics Society

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Next Week: Government: Expecting Angels, Finding Humans

Government: Expecting Angels, Finding Humans A lecture and Q&A with Prof. Antony Davies of Duquesne University Thursday, April 13, 5:00-6:15 Liberal Arts 4310 Government does not work perfectly. It is run by real people with human failings and self-interest. What are the consequences? Sponsored by the Political Economy Project and the Towson Economics Society

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Political Economy Project Lecture in April

Government: Expecting Angels, Finding Humans A lecture and Q&A with Prof. Antony Davies of Duquesne University Thursday, April 13, 5:00-6:15 Liberal Arts 4310 Government does not work perfectly. It is run by real people with human failings and self-interest. What are the consequences? Sponsored by the Political Economy Project and the Towson Economics Society

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Government: Expecting Angels, Finding Humans

Government: Expecting Angels, Finding Humans A lecture and Q&A with Prof. Antony Davies of Duquesne University Thursday, April 13, 5:00-6:15 Liberal Arts 4310 Government does not work perfectly. It is run by real people with human failings and self-interest. What are the consequences? Sponsored by the Political Economy Project and the Towson Economics Society

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Economics Undergrad Thesis Presentation

Jonathan Gendron (ECON ’16) will present his thesis, “Price Dispersion of Cars in the EU: A Yearly and Country Level Analysis,” on Dec. 15 at 1:30 p.m. in Stephens Hall, room 216.

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Scholarships available for College of Business and Economics students

The College of Business and Economics offers a variety of scholarships for majors within the college. Some of these scholarships require proof of financial need and others do not. Apply Here Students can apply for scholarships for the 2017-2018 academic year online starting Nov. 1. The deadline for applications is Jan. 15.

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Why are government deficits, debt and entitlements a problem?

Guest Speaker sponsored by the Political Economy Project and the Towson Economics Society Going for Broke: Deficits, Debt and the Entitlement Crisis Michael Tanner, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute TODAY! Wed. Oct. 5 5-6:15 p.m. LA 1201 What are government deficits, the national debt and “entitlements”? Why are they a problem for young people–even a crisis–and […]

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Boost your skills, knowledge and network this fall with Career NSITE

Strengthen your professional skills, knowledge and network with the College of Business and Economics’ Career NSITE (networking, service, internships, training and events) Series. Save the Dates for this term’s upcoming events! NETWORKING Accounting Open House Friday, Sept. 23 • noon – 3 p.m. West Village Commons, Ballrooms B & C Largest career event for accounting […]

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TODAY: Private Alternatives to the Welfare State Discussion

Government addresses poverty as material deprivation. Is there a better approach? Real change for the poor happens through life transformation, not through the provision of food, shelter and clothing from a faceless bureaucrat. Come learn how private nonprofits are responding to the whole range of social problems. Private Alternatives to the Welfare State: How Civil […]

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Learn about Cuba and Study Abroad Opportunities Tomorrow

Explore Cuba Stephens Hall, Room 310 Wednesday, Oct. 7 5:30 – 7:00 PM Hear from business leaders about Cuba’s potential Meet TU students who were there this summer Learn more about US-Cuba relations Find out about Study Abroad options  

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Black lives matter. So what policies should we change?

Black lives matter. Right. So what policies should we change? A TU faculty dialogue with Q&A Tuesday, October 13, 5-6:15, Stephens 310 Panelists: Melissa Groves, Department of Economics Jack Cole, Department of Education Donn Worgs, Department of Political Science   Questions for discussion: End the Drug War? Or intensify the Drug War? Raise the minimum […]

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Political Economy Project Spring Speakers Series

The TU community is invited to participate in the TU Political Economy Project’s Spring Speakers Series, which features three talks about various economic issues. A week before each guest speaker’s talk, interested attendees are invited to gather for a pre-talk discussion on the topic to come up with questions prior to the talk. Talk 1: […]

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Win Cash and Get Recognized at CBE’s Fall Case Competition

Apply NOW! CBE’s Inaugural Fall Case Competition Nov. 21, 2014 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Stephens Hall Two winning teams will be selected with each member receiving $200 for each! Teams will have two weeks to compile solutions to real world business cases provided by professional organizations and will present to a panel of regional business […]

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Economics of Sweatshops Lecture with Q&A: TODAY!

The Political Economy Project, Towson Economics Society and Towson Classical Liberals are hosting Benjamin Powell, Ph.D., professor of economics at Texas Tech University and author of Out of Poverty: Sweatshops in the Global Economy. Using economic theory, Powell argues that much of what the anti-sweatshop movement has agitated for would actually harm the very workers […]

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Economics of Sweatshops Lecture with Q and A: TODAY!

The Political Economy Project, Towson Economics Society and Towson Classical Liberals are hosting Benjamin Powell, Ph.D., professor of economics at Texas Tech University and author of Out of Poverty: Sweatshops in the Global Economy. Using economic theory, Powell argues that much of what the anti-sweatshop movement has agitated for would actually harm the very workers […]

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CBE Academic Advising Weeks

The College of Business and Economics Academic Advising Weeks are approaching–Are you ready to meet with your adviser? Do you need help filling out your advising form? Are you aware of the requirements that you need to complete before you can graduate from Towson University? If you have any of these concerns please join the […]

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