Economic Society attends 2026 Minnesota Economic Association Conference

Economic Society members, Natalie Berthiaume, Anukriti Dangi, Monroe Glade, Benjamin Hoppe, Julia Keddy, Seydina Aliou Mbaye, Connor McKinley, Caitlin Savage, Mathias Saldana-Gamio, Brandon Toribio, and William Wendle, attended the Minnesota Economic Association Conference on October 23, 2026 at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Dr. Alex Albright’s keynote address, “Prediction Technologies in Human Decisions and Empirical Research,” launched the conference program which focused on the economic implications of technological change. Students also had the opportunity to interact with panelists related to the impact of AI in labor markets and emerging careers for economics students. In addition to engaging with speakers and panelists, students were able to connect with other economics students and learn about their research projects.

While in the Twin Cities, Economic Society members also visited the University of Minnesota (UMN) Department of Applied Economics to learn about graduate school opportunities and see what pathways are available for prospective students. Another highlight of the trip was a tour of the UMN Raptor Center, where students learned about many different birds of prey and their habitats.

This experience was made possible thanks to the generosity of MSUM Economics alumni, Tom and Jackie Edwards. The Economic Society members also appreciate financial support received from MSUM’s Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee.