Spring 2008

Letter from the Chair
by William R. Johnson
William Johnson, chair, writes about the Economics Department’s commitment to public policy.

The Price of Motherhood
by Steven E. Landsburg (Slate)
Ready to have a baby? You’ll earn 10 percent more if you wait a year.

Experimental Methods Crucial in the Design of FCC Auctions
by Brevy Cannon (U.Va. Media Relations)
Auction formats tested with experiments.

Elzinga is Economic Expert in Landmark Antitrust Case
by Brevy Cannon
Supreme Court adopts new approach to resale price agreements.

Growing Interest in Development on Grounds
by Bruce Reynolds
New courses and clubs spring up.

Charles Evans Named President of Chicago Fed
Economics alumnus helps guide monetary policy.