Department of Economics News

Congratulations to affiliated faculty member Jonathan Heathcote has been elected a Fellow of the Econometric Society, a prestigious honor in economics.

Department Chair, Tom Holmes newsletter to alumni and supporters of the economics department.

The ability for users anywhere, outside of a casino, to make trades 24/7 is only a recent concept, said University of Minnesota professor Rachel Croson, who studies…

UMN undergrads tackle EV charging, transit and climate strategy through hands-on learning with the Metropolitan Council.

CLA graduates are heading overseas to advance their careers in teaching and research, thanks to grants from the Fulbright U. S. Student Program.

U of M economist Christopher Phelan confirmed as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, continuing Minnesota's legacy of shaping national policy.

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

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.

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

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