By blending real-world research with student collaboration, Economics Professor Veronika Dolar, PhD, is helping the next generation of economists explore inequality and its impact on opportunity.
Economics Department News and Stories
Pace Go-Getter
Economic Data, Decisions, and Drive
"I’ve always been a go-getter, and when I see an opportunity, I take it. The idea of earning both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees simultaneously was incredibly appealing, as it was a chance to challenge myself academically while accelerating my career prospects."
Faculty Experts Shaping Economics
Nearly two decades ago, Professor Mark Weinstock, CBE, had a belief, a vision, that Pace’s Economics Department, with its intelligent, ambitious, and hard-working students and incredibly talented faculty, could succeed in the Federal Reserve Challenge. And he was right.
For Anna Shostya, PhD, economics is more than numbers—it’s a tool to inspire change, connect students to the world, and build life-long skills.
Student Spotlight
Empowered in Economics
"Pace is one of those unique universities with predominantly female students in its Economics Department, fostering a tight-knit community of intellectual individuals."
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Making a Difference
Economics-Driven Humanitarian
"The Economics faculty have provided me with endless mentorship and furthered my path to graduate school within my undergraduate research. With their help, I have had many opportunities to grow and gain knowledge, serving as a foundation for both future academic endeavors and a career."
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