economics

Northeast Ohio was in the national spotlight this week (Jan. 21-22) as regional leaders hosted a site visit from the National Science Foundation (NSF) review team evaluating NEO-SMART, a regionally led, execution-ready collaborative that is a finalist in the NSF’s Regional Innovation Engines…

In December, four students at Weatherhead School of Management represented Case Western Reserve University at the 18th annual KeyBank Leadership and Creativity Undergraduate Student Symposium. Those who attended this symposium were: Kofi Osei-Tutu, a third-year student majoring in…

In the early 1970s, a quiet revolution began in American factories. Lathes, drill presses and milling machines—once guided by the steady hands of skilled machinists—started thinking for themselves. Computer numerical control (CNC) technology, as it was called, transformed these tools into…

NEO-SMART aims to transform Northeast Ohio into national epicenter of advanced manufacturing innovation

A Northeast Ohio consortium of universities, state and regional economic development organizations and manufacturers led by Case Western Reserve University has been selected among 29 semifinalists competing for a $160 million U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) initiative to drive economic…

As she plans for her third year at Case Western Reserve University this fall, undergraduate student Lidia Rodriguez doesn’t know what her future holds—but she’s embracing the uncertainty. Once determined to pursue a biology degree on the pre-med track, Rodriguez found a new direction after…

We’ve all been there—scrolling through social media or strolling through a store when something unexpected catches our eye: a new gadget, flash sale or “treat yourself” moment. Before we know it, we’ve made a purchase we didn’t plan for and maybe didn’t really need. From ordering DoorDash on a…

The Journal of Economics is Case Western Reserve University’s student-led economic research organization, and is accepting applications for the fall 2025 semester. If you are curious about economics or economic research, be sure to apply to be a part of the new cohort. Members will be mentored…

For many people, buying a home is one of life’s biggest milestones. The feat can bring plenty of benefits—from building equity to allowing for stable and predictable housing costs—but the journey to home ownership can often feel overwhelming. From understanding mortgages to locating resources…

Somali Ghosh Somali Ghosh, associate professor of design and innovation at Weatherhead School of Management, recently penned an article published in the Times of India, the world’s largest English circulation newspaper. Ghosh’s article, titled “Managers Learn This Bit Of Economics,”…