Ellen Bast

Economic Outlook Conference 2014: A Flat Recovery

Posted by Ellen Bast | Nov 24, 2014 | Regional Economic Studies Institute (RESI)

As a new member of the RESI team, I had my first experience at the annual Economic Outlook Conference on Monday, November 17, held on-campus in the West Village Commons. In addition to the economic outlook presentation and...

The Pumpkin Spice Effect

Posted by Ellen Bast | Oct 21, 2014 | Regional Economic Studies Institute (RESI)

As the days get shorter and the temperature cools, as flannel, scarves, and boots reenter...

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and Economics

Posted by Ellen Bast | Sep 22, 2014 | Regional Economic Studies Institute (RESI)

In what could easily be considered the most viral trend of the summer, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has garnered a lot of attention. ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis but commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a...