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Visible Hands in Economics

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What is the VHE program?

The VHE Program (Visible Hands in Economics) was introduced in 2018/19 and is designed to create a welcoming, inclusive environment in introductory economics. The program is responsible for many of the traditional TA roles, including hosting section-specific clinics and grading. VHEs help introduce students to the discipline, including working with students on course content and sharing ideas and strategies for getting the most out of introductory economics.

Fall 2022 VHEs

Eliza Murphy

Eliza Murphy (VHE Coordinator)

Label: Class of 2023
  • Majors/Minor: Honors Educational Studies and course Economics major, Honors Econ minor
  • Economics courses taken: Introduction to Economics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Educational Economics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Introduction to Econometrics, Public Economics Honors Seminar, and currently taking Race, Ethnicity, and Gender in Economics
  • Favorite thing about economics: I appreciate econ’s broad range of possible applications
  • Interesting Fact: I do sock shoe sock shoe

 

Aidan Eagle

Aidan Eagle

Label: Class of 2024
  • Majors: Economics and Biology Majors
  • Economics courses taken: Introduction to Economics (001), Intro to Econometrics (031), Intermediate Microeconomics (011), Intermediate Macroeconomics (022), Political Economy of Africa (082)
  • Favorite thing about economics: My favorite thing about economics is that the concepts learned in the classroom can be applied directly to everyday life. 
  • Interesting fact: I rarely miss a South Carolina football or baseball game, go USC!

 

Alexis Duffy

Alexis Duffy

Label: Class of 2024
  • Major/Minor: Double major in economics and biology on a pre-med track
  • Economics Courses Taken: Intro to Economics, Intermediate Macro, Behavioral Economics and Health Economics, taking Intermediate Micro and Financial Accounting this fall
  • Favorite thing about economics: I like studying economics because it is very applicable to real life. I enjoy learning about different things in class and then observing these trends and events occurring in society.
  • Interesting fact: I named my dogs after chocolate bars (because they’re chocolate labs). I also have a twin sister.

 

Atticus Hempel

Atticus Hempel

Label: Class of 2025
  • Major(s)/Minor(s): Some combination of Philosophy, Math, and Economics
  • Economics Courses Taken: Intro to Econ (001), Intro to Econometrics (031)
  • Favorite thing about economics: It is so broadly applicable, you can use the concepts in your career but also in maximizing your time spent having fun, hanging with friends, seeing movies, etc.
  • Interesting fact: I write poetry, mostly for me

 

Chris Haochen Zhao

Chris Haochen Zhao

Label: Class of 2024
  • Majors: Economics and Psychology
  • Economics Courses Taken: Intro to Econ (001), Intro to Econometrics (031), Intermediate Macro (021), Behavioral Economics (055)
  • Favorite thing about economics: Predicting consumer behavior according to changes in social norms and market trends
  • Interesting fact: I never thought about majoring in Economics before starting college.
Eli Qian

Eli Qian

Label: Class of 2025
  • Majors: Math and Political Science
  • Economics courses taken: Intro Econ, Econometrics
  • Favorite thing about economics: It provides interesting ways to view and analyze the world
  • Interesting fact: I am from Maryland

 

Hope Neale

Hope Neale

Label: Class of 2025
  • Major/Minor: Undecided but planning to major in Economics and minor in Philosophy
  • Economics Courses Taken: Introduction to Economics and Economic Development, currently taking Intermediate Microeconomics and Introduction to Econometrics
  • Favorite thing about economics: My favorite thing about economics is how it’s taught at Swarthmore. The courses I’ve taken have given me a strong understanding that the economy requires both a solid intellectual framework alongside an openness to new ideas. It’s incredibly helpful to feel grounded in an economy that’s so in flux.
  • Interesting fact: I work as an EMT at my local fire department

 

Jacquelyn Crowley

Jacquelyn Crowley

Label: Class of 2024
  • Majors: Economics and Biology
  • Economics Courses Taken: Intro to Econ (001), Intro to Econometrics (031), Intro to Macroeconomics (021), Behavioral Economics (055), and this fall I will be taking Intro to Microeconomics (011)!
  • Favorite thing about economics: I enjoy seeing the role that economics plays in the creation of public policy that influences the medical and pharmaceutical industries.
  • Interesting fact: I play field hockey at Swarthmore and am an avid reader!

 

Jimin Lee

Jimin Lee

Label: Class of 2024
  • Major/Minor: Double major in Economics and Psychology
  • Economics Courses Taken: Intro to Econ (001), Intermediate Macro (021), Behavioral Econ (055), Intermediate Micro (011; in the fall), Financial Accounting (033; in the fall)
  • Favorite thing about economics: Provides mathematical and theoretical frameworks to understand society in the context of the past, present, and future
  • Interesting fact: I'm in the top ten most one card swipes (based on Public Safety records)

 

Michael Pham

Michael Pham

Label: Class of 2025
  • Majors: Math and Econ
  • Economics Courses Taken: Intro to Econ, Public Econ, Behavioral Econ
  • Favorite thing about economics: Econ is interdisciplinary involving so many different subjects I enjoy learning about: math/stats, history, psychology, poli sci, etc.
  • Interesting fact: You can usually catch me exploring nature or learning about random historical facts. I also enjoy adrenaline-inducing activities such as roller coasters, going to concerts, and gambling derivatives.