• LAS news about economics
    Change in leadership of Iowa State’s Department of Economics

    After 10 years of leading the Department of Economics at Iowa State University, Joshua Rosenbloom will conclude his service as chair on June 30 and remain a faculty member in the department. Peter Orazem, University Professor of Economics, will serve as interim department chair starting July 1.

  • Peter Orazem, University Professor in Economics in front of a world map
    Startups near state lines gravitate toward side with lower property tax

    Peter Orazem, University Professor in Economics, led the study which was published in the journal Small Business Economics.

  • Peter Orazem honored with 2022 Faculty-Staff Inspiration award

    Peter Orazem, University Professor of Economics, has been selected to receive a 2022 Faculty-Staff Inspiration award. This honor recognizes current and former Iowa State faculty and staff members who had a significant influence on their students. Potential award winners are nominated by former students and final selections are chosen…