

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.

John S. Chipman, 1926-2022
Regents' Professor John S. Chipman, who joined our faculty in 1955 (emeritus in 2007), passed away in 2022. He was a major figure in the economics profession, whose innovative work has had long-lasting impact.
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.
Minnesota Economics Seminars

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