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Jan. 29, 2026

MSU Economics Winter News - Publications, Grants and More

Summary

This winter, we celebrate publications, grants and more.

Published 

Professor Hanzhe Zhang published, “Pay it forward: Theory and experiment,” in Games and Economic Behavior.  

Professor Hannah Bae published, "Organ Procurement Following the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Performance Evaluations," in JAMA Surgery.  

In the News 

Professor Scott Imberman's new study "How Do Charter Schools Serve Students with Disabilities? Lessons from Michigan" was recently featured in The74's article, "Study: Switching to Charter School Improves Performance for Special Ed Students.” 

Professor Jeffrey Wooldridge recognized as top global researcher. 

New Professor Hannah Bae featured. 

Feature on economics senior Grace Fitzgerald.  

Department Updates 

Professor Oren Ziv has been appointed as Associate Professor with Tenure. 

Department annual newsletter was sent to alumni before winter break.   

New Economics help resources video published to share resources with students. 

Awards, Grants and Recognitions 

Professor Rene Crespin received a grant from the Russell Sage Foundation for the study “Demographic Consequences of Replacing Race-Based with Socioeconomic Place-Based Affirmative Action: Evidence from Academically Selective K–12 Public Schools.” 

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