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Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence in Economics

For a century, the Department of Economics at UB has shaped the way we understand markets, policies and decision-making. From its humble beginnings to becoming a powerhouse of research and education, our department continues to make an impact.

Economics is more than numbers—it’s about understanding how the world works. At UB, you’ll explore critical topics like labor markets, healthcare, education, urban development and global economies while learning from expert faculty who are leading groundbreaking research.

  • Faculty Spotlight - Justin Downs
    10/27/25
    Dr. Justin Downs is a microeconomic theorist with research interests in behavioral economics, information economics, and game theory. He received his PhD in Economics from the University of Washington.
  • Faculty Spotlight - Michael Coury
    10/20/25
    Dr. Michael Coury is an applied microeconomist with research interests in public economics, environmental economics, and economic history.
  • Faculty Spotlight - Neel Rao
    10/15/25
    Dr. Neel Rao is a microeconomist with research interests in labor economics, economic theory, and health economics. He received his PhD from Harvard University. You can find him teaching Economic History (ECO 201), Education Policy (ECO 199), Labor Economics (ECO 443/543 and ECO 743), Microeconomic Theory (ECO 405/505), and Topics in Microeconomics (ECO 406/506)!
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