Department of Economics
The subject of economics is poised at the intersections of social science, business, and public policy. A clear understanding of economic principles is critical to success in business and to the design of effective government policy.
The Department of Economics prepares students to be economists who can study how markets work and how income is distributed in an economy. Approximately 475 undergraduate students are currently studying the role of international trade, the impact of monopoly on the economy, and the problems of unemployment and inflation.
The Department of Economics includes over 25 full-time faculty whose research accomplishments and teaching interests cover the full range of courses and fields in economics.
Visit us on the 4th floor of Purnell Hall or call us at 302-831-2565 for more information.
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
Department of Economics Seminars
The Department of Economics sponsors two regular seminars – the Seminar in Economic Theory and the Seminar in Applied Economics. Speakers include both department faculty and well-known scholars from other universities. Both seminars are open to the public.
See the seminar schedule page for more information or contact Prof. Jeremy Tobacman.
News
- UD Faculty Discuss the Effectiveness of Russian Sanctions - UD’s Lerner College and CAS’s Department of Political Science and International Relations hosted a panel discussion on the War in Ukraine, focused on the effect of sanctions on Russia.
- My Summer Internship: Rafi Turitz-Sweifach - Rafi Turitz-Sweifach, a Class of 2022 economics major with minors in business administration, Jewish Studies and history, spent his summer interning with Weissman Realty.
- My Summer Internship: Luke Sinibaldi - Luke Sinibaldi, Class of 2022 economics major with a minor in professional selling and sales management, spent his summer interning at Eyet Law.
- 2021 Delaware Economic Educators Conference - The 3rd Annual CEEE Economic Education Conference invited K-12 educators for a day of free virtual professional development and collaboration.
- What Can You Do With an Economics Degree? - The study of economics places students at the juncture of social science, business and social policy. Read this article to find out if a degree in economics is right for you.