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PhD in Economics

The PhD in economics trains students in modern theory and quantitative techniques, stresses the application of theory to relevant economic problems, and emphasizes the application of original research skills.

Jason Dunick

Jason Dunick

Jason Dunick started as the Director of Undergraduate Programs for the Economics Department in 2012. Prior to that, he has taught at a wide variety of institutions from a large flagship university to a small liberal arts college. He has extensive experience in teaching and advising in economics. He i...

Undergraduate Economics Capstone

The purpose of the capstone course is to provide a culminating experience at the end of an undergraduate program. Students typically take a capstone course in their last semester of their degree program. This experience is designed to help students develop a more comprehensive and integrative underst...

Careers in Economics

A career in Economics... it's much more than you think. This video, developed by The American Economic Association, explains career options in economics and explores what types of professionals utilize economics in various fields.    

What Do I Learn When I Study Economics?

When you graduate with an economics degree, you will have a good understanding of the national economy and will be able to think critically about problems in the business world. You will also have good communication skills and skills in manipulating data and using computer technology. Thus you will b...

Undergraduate Programs

Economics is an essential tool for understanding the complexities of modern society, and it prepares students for a wide variety of educational and career paths.  Economics is an excellent background for graduate school in business, law, public policy or international studies. Starting salaries in Ec...

What Can You Do with an Economics Degree?

When you graduate with an economics degree, you will have a good understanding of the national economy and will be able to think critically about problems in the business world. You will also have good communication skills and skills in manipulating data and using computer technology. Thus you will b...

ECON 695-009: Economics and Biosocial Data

Past Class
Spring 2024 -  Jonathan P. Beauchamp   -  Section Syllabus

This course will cover new and old research at the intersection of economics, biology, and genetics. We’ll address questions such as: Do nature and nurture influence economic behavior and outcomes, and how? Are there genetic variants that influence economic preferences and outcomes? What are the effe...

ECON 496-007: Economics & Biosocial Data

Past Class
Spring 2024 -  Jonathan P. Beauchamp   -  Section Syllabus

This course will cover new and old research at the intersection of economics, biology, and genetics. We’ll address questions such as: Do nature and nurture influence economic behavior and outcomes, and how? Are there genetic variants that influence economic preferences and outcomes? What are the effe...