Economics formulas in chalk on blackboard

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

Job Market Candidates

We are proud of the research contributions that our past graduates have made in economics. They also enter the job market with extensive teaching experience, gathering a full repertoire of notes and techniques for undergraduate economics teaching.

Meet our 2021-2022 job market candidates

Minnesota Economics Seminars

Learn more about upcoming seminars by the Department of Economics and the Federal Reserve Bank.

Seminar Calendar

Recent News

Congratulations to Emilia Ndely-Ogundipe (BA ‘11)

Bright technologist and builder of bridges: Since graduation, Emilia Ndely-Ogundipe has continued to engage with her alma mater, helping to found the Black Alumni Network and…

2022 Alumni of Notable Achievement Award and Emerging Alumni Award winners

Announcement of the winners of the Alumni of Notable Achievement Award as well as the Emerging Alumni Award.

Congratulations to Fatih Guvenen for Being Elected a Fellow of the Econometric Society

Fatih is Curtis L. Carlson Professor of Economics and is Director of MEBDI (Minnesota Economics Big Data Institute).

New global rankings highlight University of Minnesota’s academic excellence

The list includes several CLA departments: Psychology (19), Statistics (21), Communication (22), Economics (24), Sociology (27), Geography (51-75), Political Sciences (51-75)

Professor Fahima Aziz and students in front of Kings College Chapel, University of Cambridge

Learning Beyond the Classroom: Exploring the London Economy and the Impact of Brexit

This past May, Professor Fahima Aziz and a dozen students went to London on a study abroad trip entitled “London: Economy, International Trade, & Brexit.”