UC Santa Cruz - Economics

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M-F 9:00 a.m–12:00 noon & 1:00–3:00 p.m. VISIT ADVISING

Interested in economic and policy research? Are you thinking about graduate school or a Ph.D.? Join members of the Economics Department and two distinguished alumnae for a discussion of their path to Ph.D. studies.

Summer Session 2021

Enrollment now open!

COMPLETE PR-S GE WITH FIELD STUDY!

Applications for winter 2021 field study are accepted October 19 - November 20, 2020. Click here for more infomation!

BRINGING DIVERSITY, BRIDGING DIVIDES

Econ alum now YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is recognized by Forbes for her contributions in the tech sector. READ MORE

Econ Alum recognized for contributions to tech by Forbes

Economics Events

May 27: Micro Seminar - Arpita Chatterjee, UNSW
Jun 4: UCSC Economics Path to Ph.D. Panel
Jun 7: Finals Week
Jun 11: Graduation Commencements Begin

More events

Economics News

April 6, 2021Research shows physical appearance affects career success in economics
February 4, 2021Rob Fairlie testifies before Congress on inequality in pandemic economic impacts
January 11, 2021In Memoriam: Robert Shepherd

DID YOU KNOW?

The Economics Department has moved to remote advising ONLY, due to the implementation of new campus actions announced by Chancellor Cynthia Larive.

BMEC Recognized by CFA Institute
We offer a one year degree program for Master's in Applied Economics and Finance
The 2019-20 Ph.D. Job Placements
Our department is Recruiting Faculty
We have two department research centers: CAFIN and LEEPS

FOR STUDENTS

Click on the links below for more information:

Graduate Admissions: Ph.D. Economics and M.S. Applied Economics & Finance
Declaring the Major or Minor
Undergraduate Advising Hours
Forms for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Faculty Office Hours Spring 2021
TA Office Hours Spring 2021
Economics Course Offerings

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