Professor Aeimit Lakdawala was recently in FactCheck.org analyzing claims about recent U.S. economic growth. Lakdawala noted that while the economy has continued to expand, the data do not support claims of unprecedented or record-breaking growth. He also emphasized that policy shifts — including tariffs — […]
Professor Koleman Strumpf was featured in NBC News discussing how online betting markets respond to the constant stream of news surrounding Elon Musk. Full article.
Wake Forest economists break down three timely topics: new research shows partisan bias can skew 2026 GDP forecasts, the U.S. is dealing with a real penny shortage as cash transactions get rounded, and prediction markets are shaking up how people bet on the Super Bowl […]
Dr. Leung was interviewed by The New York Times for its coverage of a deadly apartment fire in Hong Kong, offering expert insight on building safety, regulatory oversight, and broader governance challenges raised by the tragedy. Full Article
WFU Economics Professor, Koleman Strumpf, spoke with Associated Press about prediction markets in the spotlight. Read full article
In a recent walk-and-talk with President Wente, Professor Curtis shared how his experience working with a nonprofit providing microcredit in Peru shaped his career and his passion for tackling real-world challenges, from environmental policy to economic growth.At the heart of his work is his commitment […]
The U.S. Mint will stop producing pennies next year — and Wake Forest University Economics Professor Robert Whaples weighed in on NPR, explaining why the coin’s time has passed. Whaples notes that it costs more to make a penny than its actual value, and removing […]
In this recent feature Professor Todd Mcfall looks at the prospects of Major League Baseball expansion in North Carolina. Read
In a recent Bloomberg Opinion feature on the rise of prediction markets and Intercontinental Exchange’s $2 billion investment in Polymarket, Wake Forest economist Dr. Koleman Strumpf, a leading scholar in prediction market research, weighed in on the limits of their current scale. Strumpf noted that […]
In a new article, Professor Aeimit Lakdawala, WFU Economics Professor, dives into how subtle biases—like political leanings or institutional ties—can influence even the most expert economic forecasts.His research challenges the idea of purely objective forecasting and asks: Can we ever fully remove bias from economic […]