Seminar Series

In the fall and spring semesters, the Department of Economics invites guest speakers to present their research in our Seminar Series. The economics seminar generally meets on Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to noon via Zoom, unless otherwise noted. For more information, please contact Dr. Dede Long at dede.long@csulb.edu. 

September 10th Seminar

Dr. Steve Yamarik, a professor of economics at CSULB, will present a paper titled “Is there a Resource Curse in the US: New Evidence from the Shale Revolution”. Dr. Yamarik will present the paper on Friday, September 10, 2021, at 11 am via Zoom. 

  • Zoom Link
  • Meeting ID: 990-0824-4653
  • Password: 037707
October 1st Seminar

Daniel Ladd, a Ph.D. candidate at UCI, will present a paper titled “Correlated Labor Market Risk and Housing Investment.” Daniel will present the paper on Friday, October 1, 2021, at 11 am via Zoom. 

  • Zoom Link
  • Meeting ID: 990-0824-4653
  • Password: 037707
October 15th Seminar

Yejia (Richard) Xu, a Ph.D. candidate at USC, will present a paper titled “Inter-firm Bundles and Its Ownership Structure.”  Yejia will present the paper on Friday, October 15, 2021, at 9 am via Zoom. 

  • Zoom Link
  • Meeting ID: 990-0824-4653
  • Password: 037707
November 5th Seminar

Dr. Liqing Li, a professor of economics at CSUF, will present a paper titled “The Effect of Urban Tree Planting on Residential Property Values and Gentrification.” Dr. Li will present the paper on Friday, November 5, 2021, at 11 am via Zoom. 

  • Zoom Link
  • Meeting ID: 990-0824-4653
  • Password: 037707
November 11th Seminar

Tal Roitberg, a Ph.D. student at USC, will present a paper titled "Can't Wait? Urgency with Strategic Commuters and Tolled Express Lanes."  Tal will present the paper on Friday, November 12, 2021, at 11 am via Zoom.

  • Zoom Link
  • Meeting ID: 990-0824-4653
  • Password: 037707
November 19th Seminar

Kyle Kole, a Ph.D. student at UCI, will present a paper titled "Alternative Benefits to Addressing Food Deserts: Evidence from an Increase in Property Values.” Kyle will present the paper on Friday, November 19, 2021, at 12pm via Zoom. 

  • Zoom Link
  • Meeting ID: 990-0824-4653
  • Password: 037707

Seminar Series Archive – click here to see our past topics and speakers.