Department of Economics

Fall Seminar – Joshua Tucker, NYU, October 19, 2018 – “Trumping Hate on Twitter: Measuring the prevalence of online hate speech, with an application to the 2016 U.S. election”

Friday, October 19, 2018 — 1:30 p.m. ~ 128 Sirrine Trumping Hate on Twitter: Measuring the prevalence of online hate speech, with an application to the 2016 U.S. election”  Abstract: Despite a growing body of research devoted to defining and detecting online hate speech and extremist rhetoric, the existing scientific literature lacks a systematic framework for assessing […]

Hayek Center hosts economist John Tamny on September 12, 2018

John Tamny, noted political economist and editor of RealClearMarkets, will be the inaugural guest speaker for Clemson University’s newly formed Hayek Center for the Business of Prosperity. Tamny will speak at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12, in Room 100 of Brackett Hall, followed by a Q&A. Admission is free and open to the public. Pizza […]