At USC Economics, I (in my role as department Chair) have a busy schedule. We are hiring new faculty, creating new curriculum and engaging in fundraising. Each day brings new challenges and new opportunities. On Tuesday, I will be interacting with our talented majors outside of the classroom in two different events;
Noon: Lunch with Undergraduates
6pm The Economics of Bitcoins
A department chair is a type of cheerleader. I try to convey an optimism and enthusiasm for what we are trying to achieve. I try to discourage free riding and I try to celebrate effort and public goods provision.
I keep thinking back to my undergraduate education and I ask myself; what events would I have learned from if I had had these opportunities 30 years ago? Based on my memories of my past, I keep trying to schedule meaningful (and fun) events.