Welcome

Welcome to the website of the Department of Economics at Syracuse University. Members of our faculty are known nationally and internationally for their applied microeconomic research on issues of public policy relevance.

We have a high-quality undergraduate program within which we have two alternative tracks, BA and BS. In both tracks we provide a strong foundation in micro- and macroeconomics through our introductory and intermediate courses, which is followed by more specialized courses or electives. Undergraduates can choose from a wide range of electives in International Economics, Labor Economics, Public Economics, Urban Economics, Health Economics, Development Economics and Econometrics. There is an Economics Club, sponsored by the Department and run by students with advice from faculty. Students are also eligible for Omicron Delta Epsilon (an Honors society) and awards for academic distinction.

The Graduate Program (PhD and Masters) reflects the Department's strengths in Labor Economics, Public Economics, International Economics (International Trade and Economic Development) and Urban Economics. We also place special emphasis on training in Econometrics.  Our graduates get placed in academia, government and international agencies, non-profit organizations and the private sector, where they can pursue careers in higher education, research, policy analysis, management, consulting etc. Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in our department.

Devashish Mitra -Chair,
Department of Economics

EVENTS

We are pleased to welcome
two new faculty members
to our department:

Assistant Professor - Perry Singleton
Public Finance, University of Maryland

Associate Professor - Derek Laing
Macroeconomics, Pennsylvania State University

Check out the
3rd Syracuse University
Camp Econometrics
in Ithaca, NY,
April 4 -6, 2008