How emerging countries develop at home and in the world and how people make decisions
Economics Department
Economics Department
Economics students explore how consumers make decisions about buying, selling, working, voting, smoking, drinking, dating, attending classes, breaking laws, going to the doctor and scores of other choices humans make every day.
They look at why firms decide what to sell, how much to pollute, who to hire and how much to pay. They examine why governments tax and spend and what this does for (or to) their citizens. And lots more.
Problems Solvers
Econ graduates are problem solvers for 21st century issues.
Pros & Cons
Economics students study the benefits and costs of choices.
Decision Making: from Wall Street to Kitchen Tables around the World
You'll find our faculty where markets, government and individuals around the world are making decisions that impact the fate of nations and the struggles of families.
We study the choices people make that impact poverty, economic growth, the environment, crime, family decisions, and much more.
Research Areas We Focus On
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Energy and Environment
Where energy, economics and the environment meet; what it means for development
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Financial Economics
Why decisions are made in international, government and financial settings.
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International Economics
When politics and policy-making affects capital markets and developing markets
Bethany Lemont's Study Named Article of the Year
The Journal of Rural Health study looks at the extent to which hospitals screen patients for social needs.
Inflation Defined: Why Do We Have It & Why Aren't Prices Going Down?
Dr. Roberto Duncan discusses the drivers of the rate of inflation and wages in the U.S.
Julie Paxton Tackles Global Challenges with Fulbright Teaching Award
Paxton expands her work internationally to address global disparities, inequality and poverty.
Economics Student Experiences — Here and Abroad
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Gain Experience with an InternshipYour internship won’t just give you valuable work experience, it also counts for up to three credits and gives you confidence and capabilities sure to impress employers.
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Take the Altruism Class to Help the CommunityStudents in the 2024 Economics of Altruism course designated a gift to The Hive in Nelsonville while getting valuable career-prep experience engaging with community partners.
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Showcase Your Work at the Student ExpoBring your poster presentation and talk about your work with faculty and alumni judges as you compete for awards and recognition at OHIO's Student Research Expo.
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Become a Voinovich Undergraduate Research ScholarContribute to real-world research and projects and connect your classroom learning, passion and talents to hands-on project work that makes a difference in Ohio communities and beyond.
Careers with an Economics Degree
Economics Giving Opportunities
Economics News
Economics Events
Menard Family George Washington Forum | Dr. Emma Griffin
Tuesday, February 11
6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Baker University Center
Menard Family George Washington Forum | Dr. Penelope Ismay
Thursday, March 20
6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Walter Hall