We are a vibrant community of students and faculty interested in understanding human behavior, social interactions, and economic performance through an economic lens. Our rigorous program grounds students in a range of theoretical approaches, equips them with the statistical tools used to test theories empirically, and provides a challenging as well as supportive atmosphere in which to develop their own original research.

We offer introductory and upper level courses in theory and in empirical methods as well as a number of electives that explore a variety of economic topics. Our faculty, who specialize in a wide array of fields and methodological approaches, are committed teachers, researchers, and mentors. In our small classes and research-heavy curriculum, they build strong relationships with students.

Majors and minors pursue a core course of study that includes classes in introductory (100- level) and intermediate theory (300-level), and introductory statistical methods (200-level). Two semesters of calculus are also required. In addition, majors will take more advanced econometric methods (300-level).

Our 200- and 300-level electives give students the opportunity to apply economic tools to particular topics such as labor markets, monetary policy, finance, and international trade. Not required but open to minors are our Junior Research Seminars, also developed around a specific economic topic or issue, they enable our students to develop their research skills in a small class setting with strong faculty support. Those skills are honed and put to use in our required Senior Research Seminar and senior thesis for majors.

The resources available to our students extend far beyond the classroom. They include accomplished alumni who continue to engage with the program, as well as a top-flight speaker series that brings students face-to-face with world-renowned economists and policy makers.