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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 - Todd Pugatch
    11/18/25
    Dr. Todd Pugatch is an applied microeconomist with research interests in the economics of education, development economics, and labor economics. He received his PhD in Economics from the University of Michigan.
  • Faculty Spotlight - Yun Pei
    11/18/25
    Dr. Yun Pei is a macroeconomist with research interests in public finance, international finance, and macroeconomic labor. He received his PhD in Economics from the University of Minnesota.
  • Faculty Spotlight - Mingliang Li
    11/18/25
    Dr. Mingliang Li is an econometrician with research interest in labor economics and the economics of education. He received his PhD from the University of California – Irvine.
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