Congratulations to the Graduating Seniors and Prize Winners in Economics

Each year the Economics Department awards prizes to graduating economics thesis writers. The Seymour E. and Ruth B. Harris Prize and the Allyn A. Young Prize are awarded to students who have produced outstanding theses. The John H. Williams Prize is awarded to the honors senior graduating with the best overall record in economics.

Lucas Woodley was awarded the Harris Prize for his thesis, “Estimating the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on Used and New Vehicle Markets: Combining Theory and Fieldwork” advised by Professor James Stock.

Maxwell Dostart-Meers was awarded the Young Prize for his thesis, “Just When I Thought I Was Out, They Pulled Me Back In: The Changing Relationship Between Bitcoin and Monetary Policy After COVID-19” advised by Professor Lawrence Summers.

Benjamin Meron was awarded the Williams Prize for his outstanding academic performance in the department and his thesis, “A Study of Talent Evaluation Using the Major League Baseball Draft” advised by Judd Cramer.

We send our heartfelt congratulations to our award winners, and we wish all our graduating seniors a very happy graduation and best of luck in the years ahead