Department of Economics

Economics is the science describing the production and distribution of wealth. The undergraduate Economics program provides students with the theoretical and empirical tools to comprehend, assess and analyze the many pressing issues and problems of society in an economic context. Areas of study include basic and advanced economic theory, public policy, labour and regional development, as well as the quantitative and historical aspects of economics.


In photos: Exploring Black joy and wellness as a form of resistance 

Several Arts and Science students participated the a photo project, 'Mosaic of Black Joy and Wellness'

On Campus News Feature -New to US - Enchuan Shao

Enchuan Shao was seven years into his position as senior analyst with the Bank of Canada in Ottawa when he decided to join the U of S as an assistant professor in the Department of Economics in July 2015.

Balancing Economy and the Environment

Philip Loring, Ken Coates, and Joel Bruneau on the topic of balancing economy & environment