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Economics

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Welcome to the Economics Department!

Learn More About Economics at OU

For those considering a careers in the business world or graduate study, the exposure to economic analysis  makes economics majors attractive to many job recruiters and graduate schools. Click below for more information!


 

Bachelors

 

For students who want to pursue graduate school, we also offer an accelerated BA/MA program where students earn both a Bachelors and Masters in economics with only one additional year of school. Click below for more information!

 

BA/MA

 

For those who already have an undergraduate degree, we offer an Applied Masters program that focuses on big data to prepare you for the workforce or help advance your career. Click below for more information!

 

Masters

 

For students interested in graduation program, we also offer a highly ranked PhD program. With many fields to choose from and world-class faculty, this is a great opportunity to advance your career. Click below for more information!
 

PhD

 

Recent News and Publications

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Factors Affecting the Duration of Agricultural Marketing Orders

September 02, 2024

Dr. Johnson recently published an article looking at what may impact a marketing order's (or government cartel's) success in agriculture.

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"Credit Cards for People with No Credit" - Expert Opinion

June 14, 2024

Dr. Burge was recently featured as an expert on WalletHub's article "Credit Cards for People with No Credit"

Recent Events

Check out some photos from Econ Club this semester! We meet every Thursday at 6pm, so come join the fun!

We were thrilled to have Rehman Chishti, Derek Sparks, Mary Boren, Daniel Pae, and Erick Harris speak with us about business and politics!

We were so happy to celebrate our students' achievements this year, and recognize Lex Holmes after five decades at OU!

Upcoming Seminars

Jangsu Yoon, UW - Milwaukee

October 25th, Zoom, 3pm
Research Fields: Econometrics
Check out Dr. Yoon's website here

Matthew Kotchen, Yale

November 1st, Zoom, 3pm
Research Fields: Environmental and Public
Check out Dr. Kotchen's website here

Harrison Fell, NC State

November 8th, Gaylord Hall Room 2030, 3pm
Research Fields: Environmental, Energy, and Natural Resources
Check out Dr. Fell's website here

Matthew Oliver, Georgia Tech

November 15th, Gaylord Hall Room 2030, 3pm
Research Fields: Energy Economics
Check out Dr. Oliver's website here

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