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
Two Economics PhD Students Nominated for Susan Deese-Roberts Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award
February 12, 2026
The Economics Department is proud to announce that two of our PhD students, Casey Leek and Samuel Asare, have been nominated for the Susan Deese-Rober ... [Read More]
Econ Grad Students Rock UNM Research and Discovery Week
November 17, 2025
The "Economic Research For a Better New Mexico" poster session during the 2025 UNM Research and Discovery Week was a great success. Ten Economic ... [Read More]
