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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.

Daniel Mcfadden receiving honorary degree.

Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute

MN Economics Big Data Institute

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Upcoming Seminars

Is $15 an hour the answer?

Economics Professor Jeremy Lise is studying whether raising the minimum wage is the best way to lift low-wage workers

Q&A with Kim Kemppainen (BA ‘21)

Spring 2021 graduate Kim Kemppainen reflects on her time at the University of Minnesota as an undergraduate in the Department of Economics and looks forward to what the future…

Grocery Prices Up Steeply From Same Time Last Year

Professor V.V. Chari of the Department of Economics, is interviewed by CBS Minnesota

Three alumni honored by American Economic Association

Rebecca Blank, Robert Townsend, and Per Krusell recognized for research distinction

Upcoming Events

November 01, 2021

Outstanding Achievement Award Lecture and Ceremony Honoring Robert B. Litterman, PhD

Join the Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute for our fall lecture, a special gathering to honor Robert B. Litterman, PhD '80.