Category Archives: Economics and Accounting

Video: Academic Conference Celebrates Students’ Wide-Reaching Research, Creativity

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Jane Carlton

“How many black women therapists do you think there are in the state of Massachusetts?” Olivia Fenty ’21, a psychology major with a concentration in Africana studies, asked a room full of students and faculty members at Academic Conference. The … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Paves Way for Ethical Business Leaders

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

Before tech startups flocked to Silicon Valley, before entrepreneurs competed for millions in funding on the TV show “Shark Tank,” and before entrepreneurship was part of the cultural zeitgeist in the U.S., Arthur “Art” Ciocca ’59 saw entrepreneurship as the … Continue reading →

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New Course Explores Storied, Unexpected Relationship Between the Jesuits and Music

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

What do Freddie Mercury and Chance the Rapper have in common? They’ve both created music that nods to their Jesuit ties. And they’re both topics of discussion in the course Music & the Jesuits, taught by Daniel DiCenso ’98, assistant … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Murray ’17 Works His Way to 2019 AFC Championship Game

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

Jimmy Murray ’17 sees opportunity where others see stop signs. He first worked his way onto his high school football team and later onto the Holy Cross football team as a walk-on. In 2018, he beat the odds once more, … Continue reading →

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Could Spiking Income Inequality Cause the Next Recession? Holy Cross Economics Professor Explains

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Holy Cross in the News

Theories are abounding when it comes to predicting the timing and possible triggers for a future recession, but according to Robert Baumann, professor of economics at Holy Cross, one thing’s for sure — if we believe it, it will happen. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Economics Professor Is Sought-After Expert on Sports Gambling

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Holy Cross in the News

With the recent announcement that Governor Charlie Baker is proposing the legalization of sports gambling in Massachusetts, media looking for expert opinion on the issue are turning to Holy Cross professor of economics Victor Matheson. In an interview with the … Continue reading →

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Blog: Murray ’20 Eager to Explore Irish Culture and History During Semester Abroad

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Meghan Schatz

NAME Katherine Murray ’20 HOMETOWN Wellesley, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Economics major, American Sign Language and Deaf Studies minor WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland DURATION Spring 2019 WHY SHE CHOSE IRELAND “I chose to study in Dublin because I … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Launches Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, and Society

Posted on December 19, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

College of the Holy Cross has launched a new center for the study of business, with a liberal arts emphasis on the question of how business can contribute to the common good. The mission of the new Carlyse and Arthur … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Long-Term Study Abroad Programs Recognized for Tenth Year in a Row

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Jane Carlton

This year, 86 Holy Cross students are spending the year — yes, the entire year — around the world in Germany, China, Italy, Argentina, Ireland, Spain, France, Australia, Senegal, Scotland, England, Japan and Sri Lanka. What’s more, another 140 students … Continue reading →

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What’s the Difference Between Money and the Cash in Your Wallet? Holy Cross Professor Explains for NBC News

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

With the economy expanding stably, unemployment numbers going down and inflation steady, the Federal Reserve has been gradually raising rates to guard against the risk of unsustainable growth. While some critics say higher interest rates add to the debt and … Continue reading →

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Blog: Taveras ’22 Looking Forward to Learning New Things During First Year

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Meghan Schatz

NAME Ramsés Taveras ’22 HOMETOWN Providence, R.I. STUDIES HE’S CONSIDERING Accounting major ACTIVITIES Latin American Student Organization (LASO), Creative Writing club, Latinidad Identidad, Holy Cross Sales Group WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “One of the deciding factors when deciding if I wanted to attend Holy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Among the Best Liberal Arts Colleges for Salary Potential, According to PayScale

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

The College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 16 among liberal arts schools for graduates’ starting and mid-career salary potential by the website PayScale. The annual list is based on the salaries of both recent graduates and those with more … Continue reading →

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Citizen Scientists: Summer Course Takes Hands-On Approach to Environmental Issues

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

“It’s a Small World” might seem an odd soundtrack for a chemistry course, but the chirpy chorus begins every time students in Environmental Chemistry rig their tabletop wind turbines just right. First they connect a string of lights to the … Continue reading →

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Can a Sports Stadium Ruin a Neighborhood? Holy Cross Economics Professor Opines for The Guardian

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Detroit’s billionaire Ilitch family has come under fire as their ambitious plans to create an expansive entertainment district in downtown Detroit are not coming to fruition, despite the newly opened Little Caesars Arena. The Guardian recently examined the issue, and … Continue reading →

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Blog: Carroll ’20 Eager to Immerse Himself in French Culture During Year Abroad

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Meghan Schatz

NAME Sean Carroll ’20 HOMETOWN Floral Park, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY Economics and French double major WHERE HE’S STUDYING Université de Bourgogne in Dijon, France DURATION Full academic year WHY HE CHOSE FRANCE “It has been a dream of mine to … Continue reading →

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What’s the Difference Between the Sports and Cardboard Box Industries? Holy Cross Professor Explains

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, was recently interviewed for the “Freakonomics Radio” podcast, as part of its new series dubbed “The Hidden Side of Sports.” The weekly podcast, a spin-off of the 2005 … Continue reading →

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Four Alumni Recognized Among 2018 Most Influential Black Lawyers by Savoy Magazine

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

  Four Holy Cross alumni were named among the 2018 Most Influential Black Lawyers by Savoy Magazine this summer: Michael Brown ’86, Dominic Blue ’98, Damon Hart ’96 and Theodore V. Wells, Jr. ’72. According to the publication, the list … Continue reading →

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Eleven Students and Recent Alumni Receive Prestigious Grants and Scholarships

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Jane Carlton

This spring, College of the Holy Cross students and alumni have won an impressive array of awards from prestigious organizations, including the Fulbright Program, Critical Language Scholarship and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. These accolades speak to the curiosity, intellect and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Economics Professor Is Sought-After Expert on the FIFA World Cup

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Soccer fans are buzzing with excitement over the announcement made Wednesday during the 68th FIFA Congress that the U.S. will be co-hosting the 2026 World Cup, alongside Mexico and Canada. The event will be returning to the North American continent … Continue reading →

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Two Rising Seniors Receive Full-Tuition Scholarships for Women in Science

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Jane Carlton

Abby Corrigan ’19, a physics and economics major, and Sarah McGuire ’19, a mathematics major with a minor in computer science, have been named recipients of the competitive Clare Boothe Luce Scholarship for the 2018-19 academic year. The scholarship, which … Continue reading →

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