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News & Events

Catch up with our latest news, upcoming events, and faculty and student accomplishments.

Recent News

Remembering John Roberts (1945–2026)

Remembering John Roberts (1945–2026), pioneering economist and Minnesota Ph.D. alumnus whose work transformed the study of organizations and incentives.

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Department of Economics Newsletter

Department of Economics December Newsletter

New Undergrad Fellowship Established in Honor of Patrick L. Bajari

The Patrick L. Bajari Undergraduate Research Fund honors a Minnesota economist who believed in student potential.

Minnesota’s budget is headed for an imbalance, but who or what’s to blame? We asked economists to weigh in

V.V. Chari, a professor in the College of Liberal Arts, is quoted.

Six CLA Alumni Recognized in the Twin Cities Business 100 List

Congratulations to our 6 alumni for their achievements! Read and learn more about each of their careers in Minnesota.

Upcoming Events

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March 03, 2026

2026 Jon Goldstein Memorial Lecture: An Evening with Richard Sandor

Join us for a fireside chat with Dr. Richard Sandor as he discusses building environmental markets, lessons learned, and the road ahead for carbon trading.

Past Events

Looking for our past events? Explore highlights from our past events below.

Past Events by Economics