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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

Scholar's Walk on the University of Oklahoma Norman campus at dusk.

"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"

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Legacy and Athlete Preferences at Harvard

September 21, 2019

Dr. Ransom's work was recently referenced in the Washington Examiner, Bloomberg, National Review, The New York Times, and Moguldom.


Recent Events

Check out some photos from the OU Study Abroad Group in London this summer!

Celebrate our Students' Achievements with us during our Awards Banquet!

We were so proud to host the Chinese Economic Society North American Conference this year!

Upcoming Seminars

Nghiem Huynh - University of Oklahoma

August 23rd, Gaylord Hall Room 2030, 3pm  

Research Fields: Development and International Trade

Check out Dr. Huynh's website here

Rehman Chishti - Former British Member of Parliament (MP)

August 26th, Meacham Auditorium, 6-8pm
Check out Mr. Chishti's website here

Allen Li - University of Wisconsin-Madison

September 6th, Gaylord Hall Room 2030, 3pm 
Research Fields: Digital Platforms
Check out Dr. Li's website here

Neil Gandal - Tel Aviv University

September 9th, Time and Location TBA
Research Fields: Industrial Organization
Check out Dr. Gandal's website here

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