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Assistant Professor Peter Ganong

Assistant Professor Peter Ganong Discusses Economic Impact of Unemployment Insurance

In the News
As per a recent study co-authored by Assistant Professor Ganong shows that the unemployment expansion helped certain firms earn more than usual.
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Informing Presidential Decision-Making: A View from the Council of Economic Advisers

News
Three University of Chicago professors who served as members of the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) in three administrations spanning political parties pulled back the curtain on the agency.
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Study Shows Signs Pointing to a Peaceful Afghanistan Transition as US Withdraws May Be Misleading

Research
As the Biden administration moves to remove forces from Afghanistan on Sept. 11, putting an end to the United States’ longest war, a new research study brings to light troubling realities about the insurgency’s reaction to previous troop withdrawals.
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Student Profile: Haley Hager, MPP Class of 2023

Student profile
“At Harris, I know I will be developing the hard skills necessary for real change.”
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Meet the New Harris Student Government Co-Presidents

Harris Student Government (HSG) elections provided an opportunity for returning students to choose their leadership for the 2021-22 school year. Rana Khalil and Kartik Saboo are excited to direct HSG’s efforts as co-presidents as students return to Harris in the fall. Read on to learn more about Rana and Kartik and their plans for the next year!
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Path-breaking Use of Artificial Intelligence Reveals Racial and Gender Bias in Children’s Books

Research
For much of American history, the books that children read have largely centered on white, male characters—but is that starting to change? Not very much, and not very quickly, suggests new research from the University of Chicago.
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Student Profile: Chakena Perry, EMP Class of 2021

Student profile
“The Evening Master’s Program gives you the balance that you need to live in the moment and to think about your post-program plans without feeling overwhelmed.”

Evening Master's Program Virtual Information Session

Admissions, Evening Master's Program (EMP)
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First-of-its-Kind Event Series Brings Together UChicago Chinese Community for Candid Conversations, Networking, and Career Growth

News
Chinese Storytelling Week, held April 8-14, brought together more than 300 current and prospective students with accomplished Chinese UChicago alumni for candid, casual, off-the-record conversations about their careers.

Evening Master's Program Virtual Information Session

Admissions, Evening Master's Program (EMP)

Evening Master's Program Virtual Information Session

Admissions, Evening Master's Program (EMP)
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Student Profile: Spencer Hagist, MPP Class of 2023

Student profile
“Economics can tell you important things, but it can’t tell you who people are or where they come from. I want to better see how people living in these countries experience policy and what they talk about.”