Chicago Schooled
The visible hand of the recession has revitalized critics of the Chicago School of Economics.
On the line
For agencies serving the poor, the recession took a double toll: just when need rose, funding began to fall.
Matters of life and debt
In February 2007 the University committed $50 million to increase graduate-student funding. The promise remains, but the ends are harder to meet.
It’s how you tweet people
Getting laid off pushed a marketing expert to use Twitter, Facebook, and other social-networking tools for her job search— tools that became her new area of expertise.
Glimpses
World Bank chief economist Justin Yifu Lin, PhD’86, helps developing countries cope with the financial crisis.Features »
Capitol project
As the University’s first federal lobbyist, Scott Sudduth coordinates Chicago’s response to the economic stimulus plan.
The way out
Chicago Booth economist Anil Kashyap offers a starting point for a banking-industry rebound plan.
The philosopher-mechanic
Matthew Crawford finds the good life in repairing motorcycles.
Economics of happiness
A Chicago Booth professor shares the secrets to happiness.
Course work Brand new world
Public-policy students learn the ABCs of how marketers ingrain products into their brains.MORE FROM THE MAGAZINE
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