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Department of Economics

Advancing economic understanding through excellence in research, in undergraduate and graduate education, and in the application of economic insight to benefit society.

Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute

Learn about the Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute, where economic research meets real-world impact through collaboration, innovation, and public engagement.

Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute

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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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Minnesota Economics Seminars

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

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Assistant Professor of Economics Nicolo Russo and Assistant Professor of Economics Amy Handlan

7th Annual HHEI Alumni Conference

The Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute hosts its 7th annual alumni conference online July 9 and 10.

Margaret Xiao

One Fellowship, Five Offers

Mentorship and research at the University of Minnesota helped economics senior Margaret Xiao win a prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship and open doors to grad school.

Christopher Phelan

Christopher Phelan Nominated to be Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers

UMN Economics Professor Christopher Phelan nominated as Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, continuing Minnesota's federal policy legacy.

Simon Mongey

Simon Mongey awarded the 2026 Frisch Medal

Simon Mongey, University of Minnesota Economics affiliated faculty, awarded the biennial 2026 Frisch Medal for groundbreaking labor market research.

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Fall 2026 CLA Courses That Make You Think Differently

Explore fall classes that dive into storytelling, identity, media, and more. These courses offer new ways to understand the world and your place in it.