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A unique combination of academic rigor and concern for real world problems
About Us
The Cornell University Department of Economics offers a unique combination of theoretical and analytical rigor, and concern for real world problems. An unusually broad range of courses gives students an understanding of the way economies operate and an insight into public issues.
Currently, the department has more than 50 faculty members, 500 majors, 100 Ph.D. students, and serves over 5,000 students on campus each year.
The Economics Department is committed to fostering an inclusive culture and positive climate for all at Cornell University and in the Economics profession more broadly. Learn more about our diversity and inclusion initiatives here.
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Where to find us:
Main Office Location:
Uris Hall, Fouth Floor, Room 404
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Labor Economics Office
Ives Hall Faculty Building, Second Floor, Room 273
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Mailing Address
Department of Economics
Cornell University
109 Tower Road
404 Uris Hall
Ithaca, New York 14853-2501
Phone: (607) 255-4254
Fax: (607) 255-2818
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Collaboration Across the University
Our program is the first university-wide economics department created by a merger with the ILR School’s Labor Economics Department.
This partnership offers a wide range of economic perspectives, bringing the theoretical approach of the College of Arts and Sciences together with the empirical approach and policy focus of the ILR School.
Economics News
Migrations announces winners for creative writing, art
Four winners of the competition by the Migrations Global Grand Challenge are affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences.
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Campus rallies to support Syria, Turkey earthquake survivors
With about 70 students on campus from Syria and Turkey affected by the devastation in their countries, students, faculty and administrators have mobilized to create relief efforts.
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Two A&S alums honored for volunteer efforts
The two are among five winners of the inaugural Robert S. Harrison ’76 Recent Alumni Volunteer Awards.
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A&S welcomes 10 new Klarman Fellows to expanded program
The fourth cohort of Klarman Fellows is the largest since the program’s launch in 2019, includes scholars investigating quantum phases of two-dimensional materials, mechanisms of social mobility, housing politics of metro areas, and gaps between neuro cognition and artificial intelligence, among oth...
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Students enthused by COP27 reparations agreement
During COP27, Podpora and Fenningdorf helped with Cornell’s exhibit and other side events, as well as attended various sessions and workshops.
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Economist Tom Davis dies at 93
Tom E. Davis, professor emeritus of economics, was an expert on economic development in Latin America.
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Fall 2022 - Updates from the Class of 2022
Post-graduation plans for Class of 2022 Economics majors.
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