Department of Economics
Economists study choices. They explain why economic phenomena occur, how markets work and how government policy influences the economy. Skills sharpened with economics are applicable to many jobs including investment banker, statistician, budget analyst, trade specialist, economic analyst and more. Their valuable insight to economic theories qualify them for careers in business as well as government, law and teaching.
Undergraduate Programs
Economics Major Economics Minor
Ph.D. Program
Ph.D. in Economics
“Economics affects every part of your life. Most students think it’s just prices and money, but what they don’t realize is we study choices households, businesses and governments make under scarcity. We use quantitative methods to show how we could make those choices.”
- Laurie Miller, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Curriculum and Associate Professor of Practice in Economics
Economic Affiliated Centers
Bureau of Business Research Central Plains Federal Statistical Research Data Center Lincoln Center for Economic Education National Center for Research on Economic Education Nebraska Council on Economic Education Yeutter Institute
BBR Scholars
Applications are Accepted Now!
Bureau of Business Research Scholars Program is a unique opportunity for UNL undergraduate students to receive training, work on advanced economic research methods and get published!
Nebraska Business News
Department of Economics Giving Funds
Support the academic, professional and administrative activities of the Department of Economics.
Economics Department Improvement Fund Bureau of Business Research Development Fund Fund for Economic and Historical Studies Beta Gamma Sigma Scholarship Award Fund Ph.D. Student Fellowship Fund