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University at Buffalo (UB) College of Arts and Sciences University at Buffalo (UB) College of Arts and Sciences Department of Economics Contact Toggle Navigation Menu 6/25/18 About 11/9/23 Undergraduate 12/11/21 Graduate 6/25/18 Faculty 2/10/20 Research 6/25/18 News & Events 9/6/23 Alumni 6/25/18 About 11/9/23 Undergraduate 12/11/21 Graduate 6/25/18 Faculty 2/10/20 Research 6/25/18 News & Events 9/6/23 Alumni Search Info For Info For Current Students Transfer Students Faculty and Staff Contact What is Economics? 6/25/18 The central quest of Economics is to determine the most logical and effective use of resources, a complex issue of vital importance to a healthy society. Graduate and Teaching Assistantships 6/25/18 Assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis to both incoming and current PhD students for the forthcoming academic year. Careers in Economics 6/25/18 At both the undergraduate and graduate levels, a degree in Economics prepares students for exciting, in-demand careers. Hands-on Learning Opportunities 6/25/18 Economics student Casey Rothberg won the competitive Boren Scholarship for study abroad. She traveled to China for 10 months! previous next PhD in Economics Become a professional economist for a modern world MS in Econometric and Quantitative Economics Prepare for the future with this STEM-eligible degree MA in Economics Pursue an optional combined degree in law or education Advanced Certificates Enhance your graduate degree BA in Economics Explore the discipline and find what’s right for you Introducing the new Economics BS Beginning Fall 2021, the Department of Economics offers two bachelor’s degrees: Economics BA and Economics BS. The new BS program is STEM designated and emphasizes developing the mathematic and econometric skills that are increasingly in demand today. Accepting Graduate Applications for Fall 2024 The Economics department is accepting Masters and PhD applications. We encourage all interested students to apply . PhD Application Deadlines: Jan 3 (for UB scholarships) and Feb 1 (for TA funding). Jim and Matthew Scarpati Honorary Applied Economics Conference Thanks to the generosity of Lynn Scarpati, the Economics Department is proud to inaugurate this annual conference in the Spring 2024 semester. All undergraduate economics majors and all MA/MS students in Economics are eligible and are invited to participate. Non-economics majors with sufficient economics background are also eligible. Participating students will present their papers in a conference format at the end of the Spring semester. The best and runner-up papers, selected by a faculty panel of judges, will be awarded $3,000 and $2,000, respectively. For more information and to sign up to participate, please visit Jim and Matthew Scarpati Honorary Applied Economics Conference . Our Mission The UB Department of Economics is dedicated to maintaining a positive, interactive and personal educational experience geared toward student success. To the best of our ability, we serve the needs of our undergraduate and graduate populations by engaging in cutting-edge research and continuously improving the design of our academic degree tracks, curriculum and courses. Journal of Human Capital Support the Department Apply Today We welcome your application and hope you can join our community of scholars! Note: Admission to the PhD, MA or MS is available for Fall semester only. 1/16/24 How to Apply Meet Our Students The department has a long-standing commitment to diversity. We believe that our programs are strengthened by a wide variety of experiences, cultures and goals. 4/23/24 Get to Know Us! Scholarships and Awards Due to the generosity of contributors, the Department of Economics is fortunate to be able to offer our students these very special scholarship opportunities. 10/23/23 Scholarship and Award Opportunities News and Events 5/6/24 Matthew Agurto, 2024 Outstanding Senior on Economics 5/6/24 Noah Jenkins, 2024 UB Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creativity Award 4/24/24 Economics Seminar Series presents Meng Liu, Washington University in St. Louis 4/11/24 Economics Seminar Series presents Ginger Jin, University of Maryland Read More Faculty News Read More Student News Economics Seminar Series X LinkedIn Department of Economics 415 Fronczak Hall University at Buffalo, North Campus Buffalo, NY 14260-1520 (716) 645-8670 University at Buffalo . All rights reserved. | Privacy |...