News and Events
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Dr. Scharfenaker and Dr. Weber publish paper
Alumni and professor have published a paper in Economics Letters in Science Direct.
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Alumni Spotlight: Adam Rose (BA ’70)
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.
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Esteemed Economist Passes Away
Dr. Gail Blattenberger, professor in the Economics department at the University of Utah passed away earlier this week
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Professor Han comments in Salt Lake Magazine
Dr. Eunice Han speaks on organized labor in The Hive. Read the article here.
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Dr. Small Earns Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Grant
This grant is a step in fighting sexism and providing space for pluralism in economics.
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Congratulations to Dr. Berik
After years of mentorship and service in the Economics department, Dr. Berik is ready for a new stage.
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Aashima Sinha Receives Research Grant for Gender Research in India
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
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Professor Han on Teacher Shortage
Eunice Han, professor of economics at the University of Utah, shares the negative impacts of the national teacher shortage
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Jack Jowers earns Truman Scholarship
Jack Jowers, economics major at the U, is the recipient of the Truman Scholarship through the Hinckley Institute.
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Econ Professor Gives Insight in Wall Street Journal
Professor Peter Philips shares his statement about the new Biden policy in the Wall Street Journal.
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Alumni Publishes Economics Textbook
Econ alumni, Dr. Mikidadu Mohammed, publishes new textbook on economics and commodity.
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Beloved emeritus passes way
James P. Gander, former professor and emeritus, passed away October 2021
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Utah Economics Professor on Podcast
Professor of economics, Dr. Thomas Maloney shares his thoughts on the university's Sustain podcase
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Economics undergrad to present at NCRC
Joshua Swan will present his research at the National Collegiate Research Conference this year.
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Economics Alumnus Awarded CHERISH Grant
2019 grad, Dr. Ali Jalali earned the Center's Pilot grant to continue developing research methods in health economics. See link for more details
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What is Neoliberalism?
Economic professors, Dean Baker, Gunseli Berik, and Rudi Von Arnim answer this question in the Hinckley forum.
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Best Paper Award for INFER Research
Felicitations to Ivan Mendieta-Muñoz for his stellar recognition!
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Samantha Thorne is latest recipient of 2019 Truman Scholarship
This double major economics student has earned this prestigious scholarship. See on how she plans to use it here.
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Mckays Present at UROP
These two undergrad econ students showcased their research at UROP this year.
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Economics graduate to PhD Spotlight
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!
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The Great Polarization
Professor Stiglitz and other experts explore the problems and solutions of the growing gap of inequality
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Glick Article on Consumer Welfare
Professor Glick writes about Consumer Welfare theory in Antitrust.
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Commentary: Utah is not immune from the effects of yawning increases in inequality
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.'"
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Berik receives Jean Shakelford Prize
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!
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Jenson named a Champion of Women
Congratulations to Robin Jenson, economics major, who has been named a Champion of Women by the Women's Enrollment Initiative!
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Commitment to Gender Equality
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.
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What Caused the 2016 Chicago Homicide Spike?
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.
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Chimedlkham Zorigtbaatar awarded William R. Waters research grant
Congratulations to Chimedlkham Zorigtbaatar, economics PhD student, who has been awarded the William R. Waters research grant from the Association for Social Economics!
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Banuri reshapes the future of climate research in Pakistan
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.
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Women in Economics: Natalie Gochnour
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.
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Economics majors rank second in projected lifetime earnings
A recent article in The New York Times highlighted projected lifetime earnings of specific majors.
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Eric Sjöberg and Team Awarded FORMAS Grant
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?”
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Job Market Candidates Announced
The Department of Economics is pleased to announce the PhD candidates that are expected to graduate this academic year and are actively seeking employment.
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Economics Alum David Calder Joins Halifax as Vice President
Department alumnus named as VP working in the firm's Washington, D.C. office.
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Fleeting Magic: Don’t let life’s big moments pass you by
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.
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Dawn of the Data Age
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.
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Premature Births Cost Health Plans 6 Billion Annually
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.
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Economics Faculty Warn Water Districts cannot Pay for Lake Powell Pipeline
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.
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Congratulations to Ebru Kongar!
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.
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Fall 2017 Internships and Research Assistantship
Check out the opportunities available through our department. Options for credit and/or stipend available. First deadline June 30.
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Jacki Strenio named 2017 Outstanding Graduate Instructor
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...
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Spring 2017 Rasmussen Doctoral Research Grant Winners Announced
Congratulations to Ali Jalali, Porjai Chalermsook and Up Sira Nukulkit!
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Waitzman nominated for Charles C. Shepard Science Award
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."
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ECON 5960 UtahCRG: Real World Research
Learn Ninja Level Data & Research Skills From a Pro This Summer! Want a life-changing college experience? Seeking to gain...
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Fall 2017 Academic Advising Workshop
Learn about courses offered during Fall 2017 and a new collaborative emphasis with the School of Business.
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Invest in Your Future
Consider a Master's in Economics or a Master's of Statistics in Econometrics. Apply by April 1.
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High Advising Appointment Volumes
We are currently experiencing a high demand for one-on-one time with an advisor. Appointments are typically booked two weeks in advance...
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Eunice Han in the Washington Post
Assistant Professor Eunice Han is examining whether teachers’ unions affect the continuing employment of “bad teachers.” She finds some surprising results.
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Eric Sjoberg on Environmental Economics
Each month GCSC spotlights an affiliate researcher. This month they chatted with Eric Sjoberg, assistant professor in the Department of Economics.
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New Online Courses for Spring 2017
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.
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New Faculty Join the Department of Economics
Get to know the three newest members of the Economics faculty.
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Econ alumni featured on KRCL's RadioActive
Natalie Gochnour and Rick Haskell discuss minimum wage on KRCL's RadioActive. Click to listen…
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New Bridge Advisor Joins Economics Advising Team
We are excited to introduce Genevieve Dubois as a new bridge advisor in CSBS!
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Econ alumnus quoted in New York Times
Mark Price, Econ PhD Alumnus, is quoted in the New York Times, discussing the geographic concentration…