Photo of Clock TowerThe Department of Economics at the University of Wisconsin - Madison is a top teaching and research department comprised of a dedicated group of faculty, staff and students who lead the field in current economic issues.

The mission of the department is to understand the decisions of businesses and consumers as well as the implications and causes of contemporary economic issues by developing a systematic and thorough understanding of precisely how economic systems operate.

Ours is one of the fastest growing departments here at the University due to the relevance of our subject matter in current affairs, and the excellent reputation of teaching and scholarship within the department.

Are you an Economist?

Are you an undergraduate thinking of declaring an Economics major or perhaps you just did at the beginning of this term but you still have lots of questions about what you should be taking and why? Attend one of these hourlong info sessions, “Are You an Economist,” in which one of our academic advisors will help you learn how to make the most of your remaining semesters here at the UW-Madison as an Econ student.

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Faculty Recruitment

The Economics Department anticipates hiring two new faculty starting in Fall of 2014. The position vacancy listing for faculty recruitment can be found here: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_077642.html. All application materials must submitted to econjobmarket.org by November 22nd, 2013 to ensure consideration.

Weisbrod Lecture

Join us for the Shirley and Burton A. Weisbrod Lecture Featuring Professor of Economics Jonathan Gruber of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and author of  "Health Care Reform: What it is, why it’s necessary, how it works."

Thursday, October 3, 2013 | 3:45 p.m.
Union South | Marquee Theater
1308 West Dayton Street
Madison, Wisconsin

Spring 2013 Newsletter

Check-in with the department and take a look at our most recent newsletter. You can view older newsletters here as well.