2009 Summer research fellows in economics
Economics faculty have sponsored three students selected as 2009 University Fellows. This allows these students to receive funding while conducting research this summer with faculty partners in the Department of Economics.
Lauren Drozynski '11: Ferguson Family, Kathryn Fraser Mackay Memorial University Fellow
Topic: Is Bribery Efficient? An Extensive Look Into Corruption and Preventative Measures
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Natalia Ovchinnikova
Phuong Le '10: Daniel F. '65 and Ann H.Sullivan University Fellow
Topic: Nature versus Nurture: The economic and social impacts of conservation in the Adirondack Park on local communities
Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Brian Chezum and Dr. Catherine Boulatoff
Bupe Mazimba '11: Chris Koski '79 Honorary University Fellow
Topic: Microcredit: Zambia's Salvation?
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Robert Blewett