Welcome to the Department of Economics

The Department of Economics at the University of Connecticut is the home to 33 faculty members, nearly 1100 undergraduate majors and approximately 60 graduate students.  We are proud of the success of our students after graduation.  Many of our undergraduate majors have gone on to careers in insurance, banking and government both at the state and federal level.  Our Masters graduates have continued in the Ph.D. program or distinguished themselves in business and government positions.  Numerous colleges and universities in the region and around the world are staffed with faculty members who received their doctorate degree from the Department.

The department prides itself on the diversity of interests and fields of its faculty. All of the faculty are actively involved in research and publication activities, and are active in international, national, and regional professional societies. Faculty members have also served in positions with the national and state governments, and international institutions.

The department also welcomes private support, which helps us reward top scholarly effort and to competitively recruit students and faculty. For more information on donating to departmental efforts, click the "Giving" link above.

Department News

  • From UConn PhD to the AER: Matt Ross Returns to Campus to Present His Research
    On October 13, 2026, Matthew Ross (UConn PhD 2016) came back to campus to present his paper “Do Better Detectives Reduce Crime?” in our department seminar. Matt is an Associate Professor at Northeastern University, jointly appointed in the School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs and the Department of Economics. Using data on more than […]
  • Personal Finance Workshop at Stamford
    The Center for Academic Success & Engagement (CASE) is the academic support hub at the Stamford campus. It supports students’ academic success by offering tutoring, workshops, and personalized services to help them thrive and provides resources and tools to help students develop skills to grow both academically and personally. On October 8, 2026, Professor Smirnova from […]
  • Stamford Students Visit New York Fed and New York Stock Exchange
    On Friday, September 18, 2026, the College Fed Challenge Stamford team visited the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY) for the Orientation for the 2026 competition. Students were greeted by the New York Fed President and CEO, John C. Williams, who shared his economic outlook and answered students’ questions. The event also included presentations […]