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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.

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Recent Publications & Media

"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.

"Is the American Dream achievable? These students are examining its promises and pitfalls"
Steve Fazzari was featured on The Conversation's Uncommon Courses, January 3, 2025.

"Market Design and Regulation"
Recording of Public Lecture with Al Roth (Stanford University), October 26, 2024.

"Mourifié elected to Econometric Society"
Ismael Mourifié featured in The Ampersand, October 22, 2024.

"Congratulations to Ismael Mourifié on his election as a fellow of the Econometric Society!"
This prestigious recognition reflects Mourifié's outstanding contributions to the field of econometrics and his influential research on education and labor markets, October 12, 2024.

"Antinolfi and Flowe Appointed as Dean’s Fellows for Resource Planning and DEI"
Gaetano Antinolfi will serve as Dean’s Fellow for Budget and Resource Planning. The Ampersand, September 26, 2024.

"Professor Yenmez to Present Lectures on "Matroids and Matching"
Bumin Yenmez will deliver special lectures at the University of Tokyo from October 7-11, 2024.

"Why the Average New Yorker's Work Week Appears to be the Shortest in Decades"
Yongseok Shin featured in Times Union, August 31, 2024.

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Antinolfi, Flowe to serve as dean’s fellows for resource planning, DEI

Antinolfi, Flowe to serve as dean’s fellows for resource planning, DEI

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