Category Archives: Economics and Accounting

Blog: Jin ’15 Looks Forward to Learning About Her Heritage in Beijing

NAME Sophia Jin ’15 HOMETOWN Bayside, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY Economics major, studio art minor, and Asian studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Beijing Institute of Education in Beijing WHY SHE CHOSE BEIJING “I grew up in a Taiwanese American household … Continue reading →

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‘Talk of Olympics in Boston rehashes memories of Big Dig’

In a recent interview with Fox 25 News, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, questioned the longstanding economic benefits to hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics in Boston. He predicted that the cost would be … Continue reading →

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‘Atlanta Stadium Deals a Warning to Others’

In an interview with the Associated Press, Victor Matheson, a highly sought after sports economist and professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, explained why it’s crazy for the Atlanta Braves to abandon a stadium that is … Continue reading →

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28 Holy Cross Students Inducted into Jesuit Honor Society

Twenty-eighty students from the class of 2014 at the College of the Holy Cross were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society, on October 27. Alpha Sigma Nu seeks out students at Jesuit institutions of higher learning who … Continue reading →

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‘Find your dream school’

When Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, began experimenting with the Boston Globe’s “Dreamtown Finder,” he had no idea the path he was headed down. After recognizing that the methodology of determining educational … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professors Introduce Entrepreneurship Lessons to Classroom

For the second year in a row, Holy Cross faculty and staff got a crash course in entrepreneurship. From Aug. 12 to 15, David Chu, director of the Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies, organized a multi-day outing to Cambridge, Mass., … Continue reading →

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Faculty Promotions Announced at Holy Cross

Six faculty members at the College of the Holy Cross have been promoted to the rank of professor. Victor Matheson, of the department of economics, earned his Ph. D. and M.A. in economics from the University of Minnesota and his … Continue reading →

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Students to Showcase Their Accomplishments at 20th Annual Summer Research Symposium

A total of 107 Holy Cross students who conducted research during the summer will present their work in poster form at the 20th annual Undergraduate Summer Research Symposium on Sept. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Hogan Campus … Continue reading →

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‘Economists: It’s a terrible idea for D.C. to host the 2024 Olympics’

In a recent Washington Post article, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, warns Washington, D.C. about bidding for the 2024 Olympics. Matheson’s research reveals that host cities spend a lot of money on the … Continue reading →

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‘Could there be a $1 billion jackpot?’

The size of U.S. lottery jackpots is growing as game mergers and ticket price increases drive amounts higher, CNN reported this morning. Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on what was contributing … Continue reading →

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‘A blunt Pope Francis targets free market economics’

In a recent CNBC.com piece on the economic impact of statements from Pope Francis on the free market economy, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, weighed in on some of the thinking … Continue reading →

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Two Holy Cross Students to Launch New Community Development Center in Peru

Two rising Holy Cross juniors have received a $10,000 Projects for Peace grant from the Davis United World College Scholars Program to construct a community center on the outskirts of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, a struggling region off Peru’s northern coast. Edward … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Produces Record Number of Fulbright Scholars

Fourteen recent graduates from the College of the Holy Cross have been awarded Fulbright grants to work and teach abroad during the 2013-14 academic year. This marks a record high number of Fulbrights awarded in a single year for the … Continue reading →

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Alumni Go Above and Beyond to Ensure Summer Internship for Student

Holy Cross’ Summer Internship Program (SIP) is highly competitive and provides exceptional Holy Cross sophomores and juniors with real-world work experience. The internships are developed through a dedicated network of Holy Cross alumni, parents, and friends, whose resourcefulness was recently … Continue reading →

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‘Are The Stanley Cup Finals A Boon To Boston’s Economy?’

In a story on WGBH news, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the economic impact of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Stanley Cup playoffs on the city of Boston, as the Bruins … Continue reading →

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Greek-American Grammenos ’09 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Greece

Sophia Grammenos ’09, of Gardner, Mass., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Greece where she will teach English to Greek high school students during the 2013-14 academic year. Earning the Fulbright is a dream come true, says … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross Prof. talks Super Bowl Bids and Banning Belly Putts’

With the announcement of the 50th Super Bowl being held in the San Francisco Bay Area and the 51st in Houston the following year, it was a busy week for Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Division I Hockey, Strong Academics Make Holy Cross Good Fit for Brandon Nunn

NAME Brandon Nunn HOMETOWN Fairport, N.Y. STUDIES Economics major, art history minor BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Men’s varsity ice hockey; Alpha Sigma Nu; Power Play Points for Pink; Crusaders for Kids; student analyst for Holy Cross Endowment Fund UP NEXT Playing … Continue reading →

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‘NFL plays offense to get public money for stadiums’

In the Miami Herald, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, adds to the discussion about the return of public money to fund new National Football League (NFL) stadiums. “We had a real lull … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Juniors to Compete in National Business Ethics Competition

In February, three student teams competed for the opportunity to represent the College of the Holy Cross at the Intercollegiate Business Ethics Case Competition from May 9-10 in San Diego, Calif. Originating in 1989, the competition is the nation’s oldest … Continue reading →

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