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Faculty

Students share academic and collegial connections with their professors, who guide them through thought-provoking research and an intense curriculum.

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Graduate Program

With its world-class faculty and individualized attention, the PhD program prepares students to be leaders in academia, government, international organizations, and industry.

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Undergraduate Program

Dynamic classroom interactions help students explore important economic problems, and provide the tools needed to address them—in theory and in practice.

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Join Us in Welcoming Professor Maria Betto to Our Faculty

We are excited to welcome Professor Maria Betto to our department! Professor Betto recently received her PhD in Economics from Northwestern University. Her research focuses on economic theory, particularly in […]

Distinguished Alumnus Marc Nerlove Passes Away

Distinguished Ph.D. alumnus Marc Nerlove passed away on July 10, 2024. Nerlove earned his Ph.D. in 1956 under the mentorship of Carl Christ. He then hold appointments in several institutions […]