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Congratulations to the recipients of the Teaching Awards 2026 in the Economics department!

Research Brief: Veterans' Labor Market Experiences During COVID-19 A University of Utah study reveals that women veterans maintained employment more effectively than veteran men during the pandemic, contrary to broader workforce trends. Economists Sarah Small and Eunice Han found that veteran women experienced greater job stability, potentially due to adaptability gained through military service. The research provides insights into veterans' unique labor market characteristics, highlighting their resilience during economic disruption.

This summer, an undergraduate researcher under SPUR (Summer Program for Undergraduate Research) is being mentored by Drs. Rachel Ernst and Sarah Small. The research project is appropriate for an undergrads interested in economics, library science, or data science. If you have any star undergrads in your classes who you think would be interested in doing some paid research over the summer, please encourage them to apply!

Alumni and professor have published a paper in Economics Letters in Science Direct.

Adam Rose (BA ‘70), an alumnus whose journey from a postwar displaced persons camp to a prolific career in academia established the Adam Rose Family Scholarship for Refugee Students in the Dept. of Economics, honoring the professors who inspired him and the Salt Lake community that welcomed his family in 1951.

Dr. Gail Blattenberger, professor in the Economics department at the University of Utah passed away earlier this week

Dr. Eunice Han speaks on organized labor in The Hive. Read the article here.

This grant is a step in fighting sexism and providing space for pluralism in economics.

After years of mentorship and service in the Economics department, Dr. Berik is ready for a new stage.

Aashima Sinha, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Economics at the University of Utah has been awarded a research grant from the Asian Development Bank Institute to conduct a gender-aware time-use survey in India

Eunice Han, professor of economics at the University of Utah, shares the negative impacts of the national teacher shortage

Jack Jowers, economics major at the U, is the recipient of the Truman Scholarship through the Hinckley Institute.

Professor Peter Philips shares his statement about the new Biden policy in the Wall Street Journal.

James P. Gander, former professor and emeritus, passed away October 2021

Professor of economics, Dr. Thomas Maloney shares his thoughts on the university's Sustain podcase

Joshua Swan will present his research at the National Collegiate Research Conference this year.

2019 grad, Dr. Ali Jalali earned the Center's Pilot grant to continue developing research methods in health economics. See link for more details

Economic professors, Dean Baker, Gunseli Berik, and Rudi Von Arnim answer this question in the Hinckley forum.

Felicitations to Ivan Mendieta-Muñoz for his stellar recognition!

This double major economics student has earned this prestigious scholarship. See on how she plans to use it here.

These two undergrad econ students showcased their research at UROP this year.

Elird Haxhiu's interest in public policy led him to pursue an economics degree at the U. See what he's doing now at Michigan!

Professor Stiglitz and other experts explore the problems and solutions of the growing gap of inequality

Professor Glick writes about Consumer Welfare theory in Antitrust.

Norman Waitzman, professor and chair of economics, and Rudiger von Arnim, associate professor of economics, say that "Utah is not immune to inequality and in some ways is not well-positioned for the economic and social scourges rendered by growing inequality — what [they] characterize as 'the great polarization.'"

Congratulations to Günseli Berik, professor of economics, who was awarded this year's Jean Shakelford Prize, which celebrates an individual whose initiative, imagination, and dedication advance the goals of the IAFFE!

Congratulations to Robin Jenson, economics major, who has been named a Champion of Women by the Women's Enrollment Initiative!

We are one of a handful of Ph.D.-granting economics departments in the world with a core strength in feminist economics. We use “gender” as a central category of analysis alongside, class and race.

New research from Richard Fowles, professor of economics, and Paul Cassell, professor of law, concludes that fewer people would have died in Chicago if law enforcement were allowed to continue stop-and-frisk practices in policing.

Congratulations to Chimedlkham Zorigtbaatar, economics PhD student, who has been awarded the William R. Waters research grant from the Association for Social Economics!

As the Executive Director of the Global Change Impact Study Centre (GCISC), Tariq Banuri, professor (lecturer) of economics, has taken up the task of reshaping the future of climate research in Pakistan.

Natalie Gochnour earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees in economics in 1984 and 1988 from the University of Utah and has been an adjunct professor for CSBS for the past decade. Read more about her accomplishments in the CSBS spotlight.

A recent article in The New York Times highlighted projected lifetime earnings of specific majors.

Dr. Sjöberg, assistant professor of economics, and a team of interdisciplinary researchers have been awarded a grant by the Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development for their research “The missing link: How does climate affect human conflict and cooperation through water?”

Department alumnus named as VP working in the firm's Washington, D.C. office.

In an article published in Utah Business, Natalie Gochnour, economics alumna (BS '84 and MS '88) and chief economist for the Salt Lake Chamber, urges us to take advantage of life's big moments to change our perspectives and learn from things larger than self.

PhD candidate and CEO of Emperitas, Luciano Pesci, spoke with Utah Business Insider about how data is changing the business environment and what companies need to consider to stay ahead. Click to listen to the podcast.

A new study—by economics professor and department chair, Norman Waitzman, and team members—estimates employer-sponsored health plans spent at least $6 billion extra on infants born prematurely in 2013.

Water managers are proposing some steep increases in the cost for new water connections, part of the plan to help fund the Lake Powell Pipeline and other projects. This plan comes after warnings from economics faculty that individual water districts will not be able to repay the costs.

Congratulations to U of U Econ PhD (and Dickinson College Associate Professor) Ebru Kongar, recipient of the Jean Shackelford Award for Outstanding Service to the International Association for Feminist Economics.

Check out the opportunities available through our department. Options for credit and/or stipend available. First deadline June 30.

After a competitive review process, Jacki Strenio has been named the Outstanding Graduate Instructor of 2017! Students from many departments on campus were asked to nominate a graduate instructor...

Congratulations to Ali Jalali, Porjai Chalermsook and Up Sira Nukulkit!

Economics professor, Norman Waitzman and his co-authors have been nominated for their paper, "Retrospective Assessment of Cost Savings from Prevention: Folic Acid Fortification and Spina Bifida in the U.S."

Learn Ninja Level Data & Research Skills From a Pro This Summer! Want a life-changing college experience? Seeking to gain...

Learn about courses offered during Fall 2017 and a new collaborative emphasis with the School of Business.

Consider a Master's in Economics or a Master's of Statistics in Econometrics. Apply by April 1.

We are currently experiencing a high demand for one-on-one time with an advisor. Appointments are typically booked two weeks in advance...

Assistant Professor Eunice Han is examining whether teachers’ unions affect the continuing employment of “bad teachers.” She finds some surprising results.

Each month GCSC spotlights an affiliate researcher. This month they chatted with Eric Sjoberg, assistant professor in the Department of Economics.

For the first time ECON 3640 Probability and Statistical inference for Economists and ECON 5360/6360 Industrial Organization will be offered online in Spring 2017.

Get to know the three newest members of the Economics faculty.

Natalie Gochnour and Rick Haskell discuss minimum wage on KRCL's RadioActive. Click to listen…

We are excited to introduce Genevieve Dubois as a new bridge advisor in CSBS!

Mark Price, Econ PhD Alumnus, is quoted in the New York Times, discussing the geographic concentration…