Experimental Economics Workshop has high school students saying Yes!
June 25 – 29, 2018. A week-long workshop in experimental economics has high school students saying “Yes!” to studying economics in the future. How does this happen? A unique workshop format! Students enjoy the unique structure of first participating in experiments as naive subjects to earn cash. The experiments were followed by a presentation and
Road to becoming a Boss Lady
The formation of Blossom Initiative is a dream come true for first year student, Kosha Rakholia. Kosha along with her close friend, Riya Sagar, cofounded Blossom Initiative: a floral-centric company that strives to create a platform for individuals to express their cultural identity with products such as stickers, tees and other merchandise. Through reflection revolving
Brian's Journey to COO
Brian Goodman was already a successful businessman, but he desired a role in executive leadership. The Chapman MBA program expedited his transition and helped land him the Chief Operating Officer role at a fellow MBA alumna’s growing Orange County company. After starting out as a corporate attorney, Brian’s career began pulling him away from the
2018 Graduate Workshop in Experimental Economics
January 09-13, 2018, The Economic Science Institute at Chapman University hosted 20 doctoral students from around the world for the 23rd Annual Visiting Graduate Student Workshop in Experimental Economics. The workshop introduces students to experimental economics by exposing students to the practical skills needed to run experiments as well as the deeper philosophy of economics.
Fall Distinguished Speaker Series Featuring Joel Stern
Joel Stern is the Chairman and CEO of Stern Value Management, he is a pioneer and leading advocate of the concept of managing for shareholder value. In addition, he has authored several books including The EVA Challenge and has published more than 150 articles and papers in financial economics. A dynamic and entertaining speaker, Stern
2017 High School Workshop in Experimental Economics
High School students gather from all over Southern California (and even as far as Miami!) at The Economic Science Institute for a week long workshop on experimental economics. For over a decade, the International Foundation for Research in Experimental Economics (IFREE) and Thomas W. Smith Foundation annual sponsored workshop offers high school students with a rigorous academic experience and
Vice chairman of the FDIC delivers keynote address at Chapman conference
As the campus community was preparing for the end of an academic year, Professor Clas Wihlborg, in conjunction with the Argyros School, had the pleasure of hosting Chapman’s 2nd Conference on Money and Finance, titled the Systemic Risk and the Organization of the Financial System. Prominent finance industry leaders from around the world converged at
Argyros School Society member Tom Jackson shares his passions for travel and giving back
1. Tell us about yourself: Where do you work and what’s your role? How did you get to where you are today? JACKSON: I’m 77 years old and was born in Orange, Ca and have lived here all of my life. I was educated here, lived here, married here, and had my children here at
Board of Counselors member Patty Juarez reveals how she pays it forward
1. Tell us about yourself: Where do you work and what’s your role? How did you get to where you are today? JUAREZ: I’ve been with Wells Fargo for 21 years comprising my entire adult career. Specifically, I work in commercial banking which is middle market. My current role came to fruition after I opened up
Secrets of success with Alyssa Soto `03
Even at the young age of ten, Alyssa Soto envisioned herself carrying a briefcase as a successful businesswoman, an ambition that led her to her desired career at PIMCO, Pacific Investment Management Co. Soto got her foot in the door at PIMCO as a temporary employee. She held tightly to her goals and long-term vision,
Unlocking the future: A Big Data analysis of spectrum reallocation from broadcast to broadband
Every time you use your smartphone to send a text, download an app or check social media you are sending and receiving data. That data travels along the electromagnetic spectrum, a shorthand term for all the various frequencies and wavelengths at which energy can travel. We can think of the electromagnetic spectrum as an interstate
Stephanie Stark, 4+1 student, describes her Chapman experience
My name is Stephanie Stark. I am a double major in accounting and business administration with an emphasis in finance. I recently graduated from my undergraduate program and will continue my studies as a 4+1 graduate business student beginning this August 2017. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Argyros School supporters since