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Why is impulse spending so tempting? CWRU economics professor Sining Wang weighs in
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…
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Be part of the student-led Journal of Economics
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…
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From mortgages to maintenance: What to know when buying a home
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…
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Weatherhead’s Somali Ghosh pens article published by Times of India
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,”…
Undergrads find strong sense of community and brotherhood in Alpha Kappa Psi
Executive board members of Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi) echo the same reasons why they wanted to join the co-ed business fraternity: the sense of community and business knowledge of the members.  When third-year finance and data science major Daniella Navia switched to a business major as an…
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Professional networking opportunity at La Dolce Vita
Case Western Reserve University students are invited to join the Women in Economics organization to connect with women professionals from Deloitte, KeyBank and the Federal Reserve over a complimentary dinner in Little Italy. This professional networking opportunity will be held Wednesday, Dec. 6,…
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Weatherhead students meet executives in Silicon Valley as part of Veale Snyder Fellows program
Four undergraduate students from the Weatherhead School of Management traveled to Silicon Valley in San Francisco, California, as part of the global technology management course led by Adjunct Professor Ram Fish.  The students in this course are in the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship’s…
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Weatherhead inducts the Class of 2024 Wolstein Society members
The eighteenth class of Weatherhead School of Management undergraduate students were inducted into the Wolstein Society. The Wolstein Society recognizes outstanding undergraduate students in their senior year who represent the spirit of enterprise as demonstrated by leadership, scholarship,…
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Student spotlight: Basil Yaseen
When you stop by the water-bottle-refilling station in your residence halls, hop aboard the Night Link shuttle system or fit in a late-night cram session at Kelvin Smith Library, you have one common source to thank: Case Western Reserve University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG), whose…
Where are Weatherhead students this summer?
Find out what Weatherhead School of Management students are up to this summer! Grace Harrison Major: Economics Minor: Public policy Where are you interning this summer? I am working with The Council of State Governments (CSG) Center of Innovation's policy…