The Department of Economics and the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy are housed in Harry and Susan Seigle Hall.

About Our Department

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

"2025 Weidenbaum Center Small Grant Awardees" 
George-Levi Gayle,  Martín García-Vázquez, Limor Golan, Julie Holland Mortimer, Werner Ploberger, Yongseok Shin, and Guanyi Wang were awarded on October 29, 2025.

"MNI INTERVIEW: US Job Market At Potential Pivot Point - Shin"
Yongseok Shin featured in Policy Exclusives on MNImarket.com, September 8, 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

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