Department of Economics

Rochester economist George Alessandria explains what is causing the shortages—and why government intervention would be counterproductive.

Rochester economist Narayana Kocherlakota explains the difference between the two—and why fiscal policy in the form of stimulus checks for all adults comes out ahead.

Rochester economist Narayana Kocherlakota says a return to 1970s levels of inflation is unlikely—but offers a cautionary note.

In a study documenting the evolution of the labor market from mid-March through November 2020, Rochester economics professor Lisa Kahn says controlling COVID is essential to restoring the economy.

Those worst off will likely have to borrow money and then decide which obligations to pay right away and which to delay, says a Rochester economist.

A Rochester economist says the conflict between health priorities and economic policies can create spiraling crises in emerging market nations.

Professor of economics Srihari Govindan’s collaborations with this year's Nobel laureate go back 25 years and typically focus on other areas of game theory.

The Ronald W. Jones Seminar in International Economics honors the Rochester economist's six decades of work in the field of economics.

Narayana Kocherlakota, the Lionel W. McKenzie Professor of Economics, says the prospects for economic recovery depend on how effectively we can combat COVID-19.

Rochester economist Lisa Kahn says multiple factors—not just stay-at-home orders—combined to generate the recent collapse in the labor market.