Dr. Vernon Smith was recently interviewed by Reason Magazine for their December 2011 issue. In the interview, Dr. Smith discusses a broad range of topics, including: his educational background (“I was not a good student in high school”), his groundbreaking behavioral economics research, the evolution of his personal political beliefs over the years, his personal
Professor Vernon Smith was featured in an article in the Bellingham Herald, entitled “Economist: Housing bubble caused Great Depression, too.” The article details Smith’s speech given at Western Washington University wherein he draws comparisons between the recent rise and fall of the housing market, and a similar boom and bust that occurred just before the
Professor Vernon Smith was featured in an article entitled, “Chapman University nets $3 million dollar gift.” The article announces the establishment of the Rebecca and William Dunn Chair named in honor of Smith. “The vision for this gift is that the scientists holding this professorship will be the Nobel Prize winners of tomorrow,” said President
Professor Vernon Smith was the subject of an article in Bellingham Journal, entitled “Nobel laureate to give economic presentation at Western Washington University.” The article announces his visit to the campus to give a presentation titled, “The Housing Bubble that Engulfed the Economy, 1997-2006: Parallels with the 1920’s,” and details his many other achievements. Read
Professor Vernon Smith and Visiting Research Associate Steven Gjerstad published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal entitled, “From Bubble to Depression?” The article discusses effects of the collapse of the housing-bubble on the economy. Smith and Gjerstad write, “Why does one crash cause minimal damage to the financial system, so that the economy can
Professor Vernon Smith authored an op-ed entitled, “Surviving Until Next Time.” In his article, Professor Smith discusses the current crash of the U.S. housing bubble and its causes. However, despite the current crisis, Professor Smith expresses optimism for the future with, “Our brutalized economy will survive the crash – after a scare and some scars.”
Professor Vernon Smith has published an article entitled “The Promise of Prediction Markets” in the May 16, 2008 issue of Science Magazine.
Nobel Laureate Vernon Smith joins Chapman law faculty. Learn more…
Nobel laureate Vernon Smith leads distinguished team of 11 new faculty members to join law school in 2007-08. Learn more…