Department of Economics

Economics is the study of how businesses, people and governments allocate resources and respond to incentives — it touches all aspects of human and corporate decision-making and investing. It can involve topics like unemployment, inflation and income, but also includes much more. Economics is a broad discipline of historical trends, today’s headlines and predictions about tomorrow.

The Department of Economics at the University of Delaware is a vibrant community of over 30 scholars and educators. We are focused on our students’ success at the undergraduate and graduate levels and on advancing economics scholarship. Our faculty’s teaching interests and research accomplishments cover a wide range of courses and fields in economics. 

You are welcome to visit us on the 4th floor of Purnell Hall or call us at 302-831-2565 for more information about our programs, faculty and current scholarships.

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Academic Programs

Undergraduate

• B.A. or B.S. in Economics
• B.A. in Economic Education
• Economics B.S. + M.S. Accelerated Degree Program
• Mathematics & Economics Double Major B.S. + Economics M.S. Accelerated Degree Program
• Minor in Economics

Graduate

• M.S. in Economics and Applied Econometrics
• M.A. in Economics and Entrepreneurship for Educators
• Ph.D. in Economics
• Ph.D. in Economic Education

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Department of Economics Seminars

The Department of Economics Seminar Series covers a wide range of topics in microeconomics, macroeconomics and economic policy. Speakers include department faculty and invited scholars from other universities. Seminars are open to the public.

See the seminar schedule page for more information or contact Prof. Manaswini Rao at manasrao@udel.edu.

News

• How Tariff Policies Are Shaping Prices and Trade in 2025 - UD experts Thomas Bridges, Jorge Soares and Erin Yetter, professors of economics, share insights on how tariff policies impact everyday life and the broader economy.
• $71.5 Million Gift to UD Will Transform Lerner College - UD announces largest gift in University's history which will help create Lerner College's Siegfried Hall.
• 2024 Lerner College Honors and Achievements - The Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics celebrated several outstanding students on their academic successes during the 2024 Honors and Achievements Day ceremony on May 10, held at the Audion at STAR Campus.
• Teaching Economics Through Taylor Swift - Economics professor Kathryn Bender noticed her students’ interest piqued when a class discussion turned to Swift. So she created a data visualization workshop series based on the pop star.
• Cleaner Milk, Better Profits - In global agriculture, cooperatives are key for many small farmers. UD researcher Manaswini Rao looked into ways to promote positive change in this key area.