Department of Economics

The Deseret News references an essay by Gerald P. Dwyer

The Deseret News references an essay by Gerald P. Dwyer, professor and BB&T Scholar in the John E. Walker Department of Economics, about national debt.  https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2022/4/8/23015735/utah-washington-federal-deficit-nationa-debt-inflation-interest-rates-hamburger-helper

Patrick Warren talks to South Carolina Public Radio

Patrick Warren, associate professor in the John E. Walker Department of Economics, talks to South Carolina Public Radio about how Clemson’s Media Forensics Hub is spotting faked fact-checks of faked anti-Ukrainian propaganda.   https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/sc-news/2022-03-29/how-clemsons-media-forensics-hub-is-spotting-faked-fact-checks-of-faked-anti-ukrainian-propaganda

Professor Dwyer Comments on Bitcoin mining in the Upstate

Gerald Dwyer, professor of economics with the John E. Walker Department of Economics & BB&T Scholar at Clemson University comments on Bitcoin mining in the Upstate.  Link to article:  https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/local/2022/01/24/bitcoin-mining-operation-opens-gaffney-cryptocurrency-south-carolina/9076616002/

Experts Weigh in on Current Job Market Trends

Dr. Curtis Simon, Graduate Program Coordinator of the John E. Walker Department of Economics, is one of a few economists featured in Zippia.com’s report on “Experts Weigh in on Current Job Market Trends.”  See article at: https://www.zippia.com/economic-development-specialist-jobs/trends/#section-professor-169117472753

Honors College/Economics Major Veronica “Ronnie” Clevenstine named Truman Scholar

    Recognized for her commitment to improving food insecurity, a Clemson University Honors College junior and economics major was named a Truman Scholar. This marks the second year in a row for a Clemson student to receive the coveted award and Clemson’s fourth recipient in 42 years.  See full story at: https://news.clemson.edu/clemsons-fourth-truman-scholar-named-second-in-two-years/

Student Awards – 2021

Student Awards April 12, 2021 Each year we honor students who demonstrate academic achievement, strong character, leadership skills, community involvement and many more outstanding qualities during our Annual Spring Honors & Awards Ceremony.  Below are the honorees from the John E. Walker Department of Economics: Harvey J. Wheeler Award for Outstanding Senior in Economics The […]