New research from ECN Professor, Erik Nesson, explores how vaping taxes impact teen nicotine use—and the results are more nuanced than you might expect. The study finds that higher e-cigarette taxes can reduce vaping among some groups of teens, with measurable declines in use following […]
ABC11 recently reported that inflation rose to 3.3% in March, driven largely by increasing energy costs impacting consumers across North Carolina. Aeimit Lakdawala, Associate Professor of Economics at Wake Forest University, provided insight in the segment, noting that while energy prices are pushing inflation higher […]
ECN Professor, Koleman Strumpf’s ECN 345 course on Prediction Markets was recently featured on Fox 8 News, highlighting the innovative ways students are engaging with current events through economics. The segment included footage from the class along with an interview featuring student Benton Phillips, offering […]
Gio Nikolaishvili, Assistant Professor of Economics, is a contributing author on a newly published article in Nature, one of the world’s leading scientific journals. The study, conducted in collaboration with researchers affiliated with the Institute for Replication, is part of a large-scale effort to evaluate […]
Professor Leah Lakdawala and ECN Senior Major, Juan Londono are featured in new research exploring how extreme cold weather impacts families in agricultural communities. Using data from the Peruvian Andes, the study finds that severe cold shocks that destroy crops and livestock increase economic stress […]
Professor Dr. John Dalton recently joined Matt Landon, CEO of Semmax Financial Group, for the Semmax Lecture Series conversation “Making Sense of the Economy.” In the discussion, Dalton shares insights on current economic trends and the forces shaping today’s economic outlook. Watch the conversation here:
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