UMass Boston

University of Massachusetts Boston Department of Economics

 

Economics Department

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

  • Why do the rich get richer while the poor get poorer?
  • How do large international firms affect wages, technology and economic development?
  • Do women really earn less than men?
  • What caused the Great Recession?

The study of economics attempts to answer these questions and many more. The economics department at the University of Massachusetts Boston offers an undergraduate major and minor, an accelerated BA/MA, and a MA in Applied Economics.

For a list of upcoming events sponsored by the Economics Department, including our seminar series, please click here.

Click here for a listing of Fall 2023 Economics Faculty Office Hours and Schedule