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Department of Economics

Studying economics is for anyone who wants to learn how the world works. Studying economics at Minnesota helps develop the analytical and creative thinking skills to push the frontier of our understanding.

Daniel Mcfadden receiving honorary degree.

Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute

MN Economics Big Data Institute

Recent News

Q&A with Kim Kemppainen (BA ‘21)

Spring 2021 graduate Kim Kemppainen reflects on her time at the University of Minnesota as an undergraduate in the Department of Economics and looks forward to what the future…

Grocery Prices Up Steeply From Same Time Last Year

Professor V.V. Chari of the Department of Economics, is interviewed by CBS Minnesota

Three alumni honored by American Economic Association

Rebecca Blank, Robert Townsend, and Per Krusell recognized for research distinction

Aradhya Sood (PhD '20) wins Russell Sage Foundation grant

2020 PhD graduate Aradhya Sood has been awarded a competitive grant

Litterman testifies to Senate Budget Committee

Bob Littterman, alumnus and HHEI board member, testified on April 15 to the US Senate Committee on the Budget, in a hearing on the costs of inaction on climate change.

Upcoming Events

September 21, 2021

Public Life Project Launch Party

Celebrate the launch of the Public Life Project with a screening of our Twin Cities PBS shorts and a discussion with CLA faculty experts.