The CWRU Journal of Economics is a student-led initiative, launched in Fall 2023, that offers experiential learning and career development opportunities for CWRU students interested in economics, data analysis, and research. We publish original analyses and research produced in-house by our data journalists and econometric analysts and advised, edited, and reviewed by our Editorial Board. We also accept external submissions of original undergraduate economic research. The Journal serves as a platform for students to explore economic research, build data analysis skills, and connect with peers interested in economics.

How it works:

• Members pursue research projects independently or in small teams.
• Under close guidance from our student leaders, members develop research questions, refine empirical strategies, and execute full-cycle projects from idea formation through the final draft. We also connect our members to CWRU Economics faculty for additional guidance.
• Students submit their work for inclusion in one of the organization’s two publications: the CWRU Journal of Economics, released annually and featuring full-length undergraduate research papers, and The Reserve Review, our magazine-style publication released each semester featuring data features and economic inquiries. Data features are concise, data-driven articles that use visual storytelling to explore an economic question for a general audience. Economic inquiries are exploratory pieces developed in the early stages of a larger research project and often serve as the foundation for future full-length papers.