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Dr. Baglan and Dr. Swinton publishes new research on federal student loan repayment gaps between HBCUs and other institutions
May 29, 2026
The study examines differences in federal student loan repayment rates between HBCUs and other nonprofit four-year institutions. Using data from 709 institutions, the findings show that repayment gaps remain significant even after accounting for institutional characteristics, suggesting that broader structural factors play an important role in student loan outcomes.
linkHoward Professor Elizabeth Asiedu, Founder of the Association for the Advancement of African Women Economists, Is Expanding Who Belongs in Economics
Mar 26, 2026
“Economics has a gender problem, and it has a race problem,” said Howard University economics professor Elizabeth Asiedu.
linkDr. Baglan and graduate student Le Nguyen publish new research showing that the growth effects of government size differ across countries and levels of development
Feb 04, 2026
This study analyzes the impact of government consumption on economic growth and shows that the relationship is nonlinear. Using data from 86 countries from 1980 to 2019, it finds that government spending can support growth at low levels, but its effect declines and becomes negative as spending increases, with substantial differences across countries depending on their level of development and institutional quality.
linkDr. Asiedu received 2025 AEA Distinguished Service Award for her significant contributions to economics through numerous leadership roles
Jan 15, 2026
linkDr. Hsu and Dr. Henke Publish Research on COVID-19 Eviction Moratoria and Racial Disparities
Sep 16, 2025
The study found that state eviction moratoria were highly effective, reducing eviction filings by approximately 75% compared to states without protections. Using administrative eviction data and advanced demographic analysis, the research revealed that these policies provided disproportionately greater protection to Black, Hispanic, and Asian renters compared to white renters, as well as greater protection for women than men.
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