The John E. Walker Department of Economics
Economics is a way of thinking about every aspect of human behavior, from the management of a business firm to the raising of children. At its core, the "economic approach" is the application of the basic principles of rational choice to business decisions, public policy issues, and everyday life. Economics majors become adept at thinking logically, which prepares them for success in the widest possible variety of occupations.
About John E. Walker
John E. Walker ’58 has been both an economics professor and a highly successful entrepreneur. Founder of Andesa TPA Inc., Walker is a pioneer of the information economy, whose business vision was a direct outgrowth of his economics training. Because of his belief in the fundamental importance of economics as a field of study and his dedication to Clemson, in October 2001, Walker announced his gift of nearly $7 million to fund the expansion of the department's faculty and the enhancement of its programs. Walker was also instrumental in developing the Walker Golf Course, named after his father, Colonel John E. Walker Sr. ’26.
Department of Economics Fall 2023 Seminar Series - Fridays at 3:30 p.m., Powers G029 (unless otherwise noted)
Sept. 15 - Thomas Stratmann, George Mason University
Sept. 22 - Erin Wolcott, Middlebury College
Sept. 29 - TBD
Oct. 6 - Adrien Bilal, Harvard
Oct. 13 - TBD
Oct. 20 - Skip Sauer, Clemson University
Oct. 27 - Evan Reihl, Cornell University
Nov. 10 - Doug Allen, Simon Frasier
Nov. 17 - Lee Lockwood, University of Virginia
Nov. 24 - Thanksgiving Holidays, No seminar
Dec. 1 - Chris Parmeter, University of Miami
Dec. 8 - Remy Levin, University of Connecticut
Dec. 15 - Exam Week, No seminar
The John E. Walker Department of Economics mourns the death of Bobby McCormick. Read more about Bobby, including tributes and memories.
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