Welcome to the Department of Economics
The study of economics provides students with a compelling framework for understanding the world around them. Economists use simple models to explain decision-making related to markets, investments, schooling, and seemingly non-economic areas like sports, crime, and marriage. They employ careful data analysis to document the outcomes of these decisions, which may include positive outcomes (like economic growth and efficiency) and negative outcomes (like inflation, environmental degradation and inequality).
Students of economics develop critical thinking and technical data analysis skills that are in high demand in the labor market. Our graduates take jobs in finance and banking, business, non-profits and government. They work as financial advisors, mortgage brokers, product managers, economists, forecasters, policy analysts, data visualizers and research assistants. Some pursue advanced degrees in business, law, policy, and economics.
We welcome you to join us!
Recent News
Alumnus gives the gift of economic impact analysis
December 19, 2024
Economics Alumnus Charles Lehman (B.A. 1963) has donated $30,000 to UNM for a campus-wide license for IMPLAN, the leading software for assessing econo ... [Read More]
Three Econ Alumni Share Career Advice
November 15, 2024
Three out-of-state economics alumni zoomed into the Econ Department earlier this week to share their experiences with undergraduate majors. The remote ... [Read More]
