Economics: The Study of Choice

Economics is the study of how societies organize production, distribution, and the exchange of goods and services and about choices on how scarce resources are allocated to satisfy human wants. Who wins? Who loses? Why? Economists use models that are substantiated by statistical analysis to study important issues such as economic growth, unemployment, productivity and efficiency, poverty and inequality, international trade, and the effects of government policy. 

The Economics Department offers two undergraduate degrees, one through the College of Arts & Sciences, and the other through the Leavey School of Business. Students have the option to choose a concentration in data analysis or mathematical economics. The department also provides foundational courses for the graduate programs. 

Google’s new feature removes personal information from search results

Are you tired of your personal information being available on search engines? Let’s be honest. Who isn’t? Well, now Google is updating its privacy tool to make it more powerful and easier than ever to remove your personal information from their search engine.  

Google's 'Results about You' tool was rolled out last year. Google says it's been working hard to make things better since it first launched its software.  

It launched with the intention of allowing people to request the removal of personal information that pops up during Google searches. Personal information can include a phone number, email address, physical address or even unwanted images.   

Now, it is not possible to block your name on Google, or any other search engine such as Bing or Yahoo. However, you can request the removal of Google search results that divulge your personal information. 

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It's easier than ever to get your personal information removed from Google results. (CyberGuy.com)

The biggest change is that now you can find your information on Google without going through the hassle of searching for it yourself.  

You simply enter your information, and the dashboard will compile a list of sites that contain any matches. You can then submit a request to have the information removed pronto after reviewing these pages. On Google’s hub, you can view the status of all the requests you have made. 

Another addition is you can now receive push notifications that alert you when new results of your information pop up on Google. This makes it much easier for you as you don’t have to constantly reenter your information in the dashboard to check for matches.  

These notifications will tell how many search results on the internet show your personal information. You can then take action on this information and request that the details be taken off the internet.

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Google’s policies around the "results about you" feature have also shifted slightly. The removal guidelines used to only focus on information that was posted without consent. Now, they have been expanded, and personal info that you posted intentionally but later wanted to be removed is eligible for removal.  

Commercialized information does not fall under this category. However, there are some search results Google will not be able to remove, so be aware not all your requests will be successful. Google also will never take action against any results from governments or educational institutions.  

There are also new, easier-to-find parental control features and the addition of SafeSearch’s photo blurring, which will blur out potentially explicit images. If you are thinking about your family being exposed to inappropriate content, you can now preemptively censor certain things.  

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Here's the best part. You don’t even need a Google account to get rid of your own info. There’s a new form you can use all on its own to make your request. Once you send it off, Google will shoot you an email so you can keep tabs on how things are going. You’ll know if they give the green light to remove your info. If you do decide to log in, you can also see the progress on the dashboard. 

Currently, this feature in Google’s "Results about you" dashboard is only available for usage in the U.S. via the Google app or Google site. Here's how to access it: 

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You can click on the link here. You can follow these steps to submit a request to remove any of your information from the web: 

Google's new feature to remove personal information from search results (CyberGuy.com)

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Here's how to request getting your personal information off Google. (CyberGuy.com)

Fill in the details to inform Google of the issue. (CyberGuy.com)

Here's the final step to filling out the Google request. (CyberGuy.com)

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In addition to Google's "Results about you" tool, I recommend you invest in a removal service to get your personal information off the hundreds of people search sites out there. While no service promises to remove all your data from the internet, having a removal service is great if you want to constantly monitor and automate the process of removing your information from hundreds of sites continuously over a longer period of time.

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It is great to see Google making an effort to increase the safety of its search experience. While removal was possible before, it certainly was not easy.

This is an improved update to their 'Results about You' tool along with the new alerts warning you of your information appearing on the web. It is important to remember that just because your information has been removed from Google, it doesn’t mean all of your information is removed from other parts of the web.

Why do you think Google is making this move to make internet safety more accessible? And do you see this as the start of a potential trend with other engines and sites? Let us know by writing us at CyberGuy.com/Contact 

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MS in Economics

Every decision they make is economics, because economics evaluates tradeoffs. Whether we’re buying a home or defining a migration corridor, economics offers tools to make choices that create value.

Where do you hope to create value? As an economist in industry? As a teacher or researcher? As a policy analyst for an NGO or government agency?

The UW master’s program in economics offers you the flexibility to take your career in almost any direction. Focusing on providing a strong background in economic theory, applied econometrics and quantitative economic skills, the MS program’s flexibility allows you to leverage elective credits to customize your program to your goals with courses such as energy economics, industrial organization, international trade, development economics and behavioral and experimental economics.

The program also gives you the freedom to take classes outside the Department of Economics in related areas that include statistics, mathematics, energy, programming, management and environment and natural resources.

The economics master’s degree creates a gateway to PhD-level study or to careers in business, government, nonprofits and other sectors. 

Fill out inquiry form and their program coordinator will be in touch! If you're ready to apply, click here for admission requirements.

As an economics graduate student, you will learn from economists who are helping to define policy in Wyoming and beyond, including professors who are considered among the top 100 environmental economists in the world.

UW’s right-sized program also means that you will have access to their faculty economists as mentors, advisors and research collaborators.

Here are some other reasons to consider economics at UW:

Because economics touches almost every area of their lives, you can build a career in government, business, non-profits or the academy that matches your interests and goals.

Economics Careers

UW economics master’s program graduates have gone on to careers with the following titles:

UW MS in economics alumni have also pursued PhD degrees at UW, American University, Washington State University, Colorado State University, University of Houston, University of New Mexico and other institutions.

These are some of the courses you will take as an economics master’s degree student at the University of Wyoming:

The student may select courses in a variety of fields for a broad exposure to contemporary economic problems. The student may also limit course selections to one or two fields and acquire a high degree of competence in a limited number of areas. Applicants to the program must complete, or have previously completed, course work that satisfies the MS in economics prerequisite courses listed on the Graduate Admissions webpage.

A basic course sequence in economic theory is required of all students pursuing a MS in economics. Students select the remaining courses to provide themselves with the skills necessary for a career plan. Electives offered reflect their faculty’s research in areas such as Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Development Economics, Energy Economics, Behavioral and Experimental Economics, Industrial Organization, and International Trade. For a complete list of the program’s courses, click here.

Some electives may also be taken outside of the department, for example in Statistics, Mathematics, the Haub School of ENR, or the Energy Management MBA Program. However, a minimum of 18 hours in economics is required, and at least 15 of these must be at the 5000 level. Students may elect to take 27 hours of course work overall and write a thesis (the Plan A option), or take 30 hours of course work and write a shorter paper based on work done in a course (the Plan B alternative). A maximum of 6 hours at the 4000 level can count toward the MS degree.

At the beginning of the third semester, the student selects a major professor and a committee in consultation with that professor. The faculty members on this committee will supervise and evaluate the student’s research. Following successful completion of the Plan A Master’s thesis or Plan B paper, students present an oral defense to their committee. A favorable report from the committee completes the requirements for the MS in economics.

The exceptionally qualified student can complete the economics Master’s program in three semesters. Most students complete all requirements within two years.

For more information please email economics@uwyo.edu. 

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