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The Research Fellows Program is an opportunity for undergraduate students to gain experience applying economic knowledge and producing market research valued by businesses. The program constitutes a “practice internship” - students can stay on campus but still have the opportunity to engage in research activity that they might do as an intern or entry-level employee working in a real business setting. The program is competitive; only 16 students will be selected to participate this semester.
Students will work in small groups (3-4 per group) to gather macroeconomic and industry-specific data, analyze and interpret this information, and use findings to develop recommendations for simulated clients. This semester’s research will focus on governmental finance at the state and municipality levels. Each group will examine a different region of the U.S., curating data pertaining to unemployment rates, personal income, uncollectible debt, and collection laws. They will analyze this data with an eye to the accounts receivable management industry and private collection agencies, explaining their findings in a final executive summary and a visual presentation.
In addition to exploring a career option appropriate for economics majors, students who succeed in the program will receive a letter of recommendation from a respected business executive and be well-positioned to draw on a network of business contacts, opening the door for post-graduation employment opportunities.
For more information and how to apply click here
Students will work in small groups (3-4 per group) to gather macroeconomic and industry-specific data, analyze and interpret this information, and use findings to develop recommendations for simulated clients. This semester’s research will focus on governmental finance at the state and municipality levels. Each group will examine a different region of the U.S., curating data pertaining to unemployment rates, personal income, uncollectible debt, and collection laws. They will analyze this data with an eye to the accounts receivable management industry and private collection agencies, explaining their findings in a final executive summary and a visual presentation.
In addition to exploring a career option appropriate for economics majors, students who succeed in the program will receive a letter of recommendation from a respected business executive and be well-positioned to draw on a network of business contacts, opening the door for post-graduation employment opportunities.
For more information and how to apply click here
