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The Department of Economics is committed to excellence in teaching and research in all major areas of Economics, including Behavioral Economics, Development Economics, Economic Growth, Econometrics, Financial Economics, Game Theory, Industrial Organization, Labor Economics, Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics, Market Design, Mathematical Economics, Public Finance, and Urban Economics.

Economics faculty and students at all levels are actively engaged in research, and we collaborate with other units in Arts & Sciences, the McKelvey School of Engineering, and the Olin School of Business, as well as those outside the university such as the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

We provide an inclusive learning environment and promote diversity among faculty and students. We invite you to explore our undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. Our graduates undertake rewarding career paths in a variety of industries and carry on their education in leading institutions around the world.

Recent Publications & Media

"Weidenbaum Center Invests $135,000 to Advance Graduate Research in Policy-Relevant Fields"
Rudolph Chan awarded the Weidenbaum Graduate Fellowship, July 15, 2025.

"Why might women not pursue a career in STEM?"
Ismael Mourifié featured in The Ampersand, April 28, 2025

"Celebrating Faculty Retirements"
John Nachbar featured in The Ampersand, April 22, 2025

"What is a recession, and is it tied to stock market declines? What to know after Trump’s tariffs"
Steven Fazzari featured in PolitiFact, April 7, 2025

"Job Seekers Hit Wall of Salary Deflation"
Yongseok Shin featured in the Wall Street Journal, March 16, 2024.

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