“Just like in Hollywood, it’s awards season at the Department of Economics,” said Professor Michael Baker, the associate chair of undergraduate programs, as he opened the 2025 Undergraduate Awards of Excellence in Economics, echoing the playful tone set by comedian Conan O’Brien at the O
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