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Friday Chats

We are pleased to introduce our two new Friday lunchtime series, open to all Barnard students. Friday Chats will alternate between the two series each week: Barnard seniors interviewing economics professors, and discussions of monetary policy. These are casual events; attend as many as you'd like and you do not need to sign up. Here's the upcoming schedule.  

Money View Chat with Prof. Elham Saeidninezhad, 12:30-1:30 EST
(Barnard students may access with this link)  Columbia students should email roconnor@barnard.edu for the link

  •    February 5th, "What happened to banks' traditional financial intermediation role?"
  •    February 26th, "Why banks became money market dealers?"
  •    April 2nd, "Bank-exit: Has the COVID-19 crisis exposed MMFs as the new money market dealers?"
  •    May 7th, "After the COVID-19 crisis, why banks are switching their role from being dealers to brokers?"
  •    June 4th, "Are the private equity funds the future financial intermediaries?"

No Free Lunch: Friday Chats with Barnard Econ Professors, 12:30-1:10 EST 
(Barnard students may access with this link) Columbia students should email roconnor@barnard.edu for the link.

Join the Barnard Economics Department for “No Free Lunch,” a series of conversations with Econ professors, discussing everything from what they’re having for lunch to their research interests!  A Barnard senior will interview a Barnard Econ professor, followed by Q&A.

3/19 - Interview with Professor Elham Saeidinezhad
Join us on Friday, 3/19 from 12:30-1:10 PM EST for a conversation with Professor Elham Saeidinezhad. We will discuss her career, research, “Money View” blog, and Covid-19. Bring your lunch and your questions!  

3/26 - Interview with Professor Homa Zarghamee
Join us on Friday, 3/26 from 12:30-1:10 PM EST for a conversation with Professor Elham Saeidinezhad. We will discuss her career and research. Bring your lunch and your questions!  

Past No Free Lunch Events

  • Juliet Emerson-Colvin ‘21 interviewed Professor Sharon Harrison on 10/9
  • Hibah Rafi ‘21 interviewed Professor Anja Benshaul-Tolonen on 10/23
  • Juliet Emerson-Colvin ‘21 interviewed Professor Elizabeth Ananat on 11/6
  • Hibah Rafi ‘21 interviewed Professor Lalith Munasinghe on 11/20
  • Juliet Emerson-Colvin ‘21 interviewed Professor Belinda Archibong on 2/12
  • Hibah Rafi ‘21 interviewed Professor Martina Jasova on 2/19