School of Economic Sciences

Four WSU students ) earned the American FFA Degree at the organization’s recent national convention.

New guides examine hybrid poplar as a bioenergy crop, and look at the feasibility of the Duke blueberry.

WSU professor uses social media to debunk incorrect claims that went viral.

Latest free guides help organic apple growers, examine Puget Sound food hub.

Adapting to resist our most effective fungicides, fungal pathogens are a threat to important global crops like wheat and grapes. Newly published research from economists at Washington State University underlines the need for education to combat misinformation and incentivize farm practices aimed at halting fungicide resistance. In “Fungicide resistance and misinformation: A game theoretic approach,” […]

Karina Gallardo and Colette Casavant are the 2023 recipients of the inaugural Faculty and Staff Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence Awards, respectively, from WSU’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences.

Studying fundamental ideas that help people thrive and fellow college students stay safe, Edwin Gianini has journeyed across the state, through varied work and college paths, to graduate this spring with a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University’s School of Economic Sciences. Gianini’s interests bridge economics with student engagement, campus safety, and a love of […]

New, free publications share ways to establish a successful food hub, connecting farmers with consumers.

After spending years as a public defender and witnessing the challenges of Native Americans in her hometown, Jonnie Bray decided to go back to school so she could make a different kind of impact on people in her community and beyond. She graduated in December 2022 from WSU with dual degrees in economic sciences and social sciences.

WSU economics professor makes TikTok videos that explain real-world issues to lay audiences through an economic lens.