Economics Research Areas
Economics Research
The Economics Department has a research mission that connects faculty research productivity to undergraduate and graduate education. Research agendas of the faculty also contribute to the programs of other academic units.
Research Areas We Focus On
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Applied Microeconomics ResearchApplied microeconomics research uses empirical data and quantitative methodologies to examine the real-world applications of microeconomic theory, generating evidence-based insights to tackle policy-relevant questions across a wide range of subfields within microeconomics.
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International and Financial Economics ResearchInternational and financial economics analyzes economic interactions among nations, with particular emphasis on cross-border capital flows, exchange rate dynamics, and international financial systems, and provides a framework for understanding global trade patterns, currency fluctuations, financial crises, and the broader economic implications of globalization.