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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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In the latest article "What’s one of Minnesota’s biggest sources of revenue? The federal government of course" from MinnPost Professor V.V. Chari is cited as a reference.

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Rebecca Blank, 1955-2023

Blank, 1976 Bachelor's in Economics, was a leader in higher ed, economics, and public policy. She advised three presidents and most recently led the University of Wisconsin's…

Prof. John S. Chipman

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…

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Challenges in the Energy Transition

Join the Department of Economics for the 2023 Jon Goldstein Memorial Lecture on Economics and Environmental Policy featuring speaker Catherine H. Hausman, University of…

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