professor facts
which professor advises ucm's economics club
who is professor justin hicks
this key indicator tracks the number of people actively seeking jobs but not finding them
what is the unemployment rate
when it rains, this path transforms into a lake. every student who's wiped out on it deserves a medal
what is scholar's lane
what is the newest ai generated software that steamrolled chatgpt earlier this year in 2025
what is deepseek r1
in 2024 - 2025, this form of technology disrupted labor markets especially in writing, design, and customer service roles
what is ai
which professor actively advertises the use of chatgpt in his teaching style
who is todd sorensen
this term describes when students weigh the cost of working a part-time job versus studying more hours for better grades
what is opportunity cost
these creatures are the unofficial greeters of uc merced often spotted judging you from the field as you panic about being late
what are the cows
this number, ranging from 300 - 900, can determine whether you get approved for an apartment, a credit card or even a job
what is a credit score
this fast fashion brand faced backlash over unethical labor practices over the past couple of years, showing the world the cost of cheap clothing
what is shein
which research professor has an interest in social safety net programs
who is professor briana ballis
this u.s federal interest rate target set by the fed is often a key driver of economic activity
what is the federal funds rate
this spot is notorious for group projects where one person does all the work and the rest pretend they forgot
what is ssm 2nd floor / kl group study room
this type of government policy involves changing taxes or spending to influence the economy, something congress keeps arguing over
what is fiscal policy
within the past year, this famous female artist event was cited by the fed as contributing to regional economic activity
what is taylor swift's eras tour
which assistant professor currently examines the effect of social policies on the wellbeing of children and families from economically disadvantaged backgrounds
who is esra kose
inflation affects this "basket" that measures changes in the average prices of goods and services
what is consumer price index (cpi)
this campus bird has been caught stealing food, pecking backpacks, and side-eyeing students like a cholo
what is the merced goose (aka chaos goose)
this federal minimum wage hasn't changed since 2009 despite ongoing debates in congress as of 2025
what is $7.25/hr
in january of 2025, this major u.s tech company laid off thousands in a cost-cutting move sparking debates about labor market slack
who is all economics faculty members
the term for a market failure where pollution affects people not involved in the transaction
what is a negative externality
this recurring event tests your survival skill instincts and friendship loyalty at 3am, often sparked by burnt popcorn or questionable decisions
what is a fire alarm in the dorms
this type of retirement account is often offered by employers and you should 100% take advantage if they offer a match
what is a 401(k)
many economists say these generations are the most educated and most indebted or with the highest student loans in u.s history
what is gen z vs gen x