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 The study of the allocation of scarce resources

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Economics is the study of how society uses its resources - natural, human and man-made. Jobs, wages, the stock market, unemployment, inflation, income inequality, and other economic issues affect us all on a daily basis at the individual, community, national and global levels. By studying Economics at UAlbany you will be better able to understand these issues, to address economic problems and to contribute to their resolution.

We offer high quality programs that prepare students for positions in the private sector, governmental and non-governmental institutions, and academia. All of our academic programs have the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) designation.

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The National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Department of Transportation supports UAlbany Economics faculty research. Our mission is to perform research that advances our knowledge in both theoretical and applied economics, to disseminate that knowledge through publication in leading peer-reviewed journals and to advance public policy. The Economics Department has been recognized for research excellence with two research associates at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), one Elected Honorary Fellow of International Institute of Forecasters, a Fellow of the International Association for Applied Econometrics, and one University Distinguished Professor.
 

Pong S. Lee Memorial Lecture
September 8, 2023

The Economics Department welcomes researcher and professor David Autor for its inaugural Pong S. Lee Memorial Lecture. Free and open to the public, the event will highlight research in economics and related fields.

Learn more or register to attend the inaugural Pong S. Lee Memorial Lecture.

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Annual Graduate Award Winners Announced
The Economics Department awards graduate students for their excellent in teaching and preliminary exams.
Department of Economics Hosts Inaugural Pong S. Lee Memorial Lecture
The Pong S. Lee Memorial Lecture series was established to pay tribute to the memory and remarkable contributions of Professor Pong S. Lee.
Registration Open for the Pong S. Lee Memorial Lecture
Registration is open for the Pong S. Lee Memorial Lecture. The inaugural event will be held on September 8, 2023 and welcomes David Autor, Ford Professor of Economics at MIT, presenting "Expertise, Artificial Intelligence, and the Work of the Future." The lecture is free to attend and open to the public.
Professor Ho Warns about the End of COVID-era Medicaid Coverage Protection
An op-ed article featured on the Times Union by Professor Chun-Yu Ho warns that millions could lose their Medicaid coverage starting June 1, as the state resumes annual eligibility checks. Ho argues that the loss of Medicaid coverage would have a significant impact on the state's health and economy.
David Autor to Deliver Inaugural Pong Lee Memorial Lecture
We are pleased to announce that the inaugural Pong S. Lee Memorial Lecture will be held on September 8, 2023. The distinguished speaker for this event will be David Autor, Ford Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

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