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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.
Job Market Candidates
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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.
Minnesota Economics Seminars
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Learn more about upcoming seminars by the Department of Economics and the Federal Reserve Bank.