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Economics helps you understand how the world works—and how you can help make it better. At the University at Buffalo, you’ll join a long tradition of students who learn to work with data, study markets and think about policies that improve people’s lives. Our faculty bring their research in areas like labor, health, education and cities into interactive classes where your questions and ideas matter. If you’re curious, good with problem-solving and ready to make a difference, economics at UB is a great place to begin.

  • Jim and Matthew Scarpati Honorary Applied Economics Conference 2026
    3/4/26
    Thanks to the generosity of Lynn Scarpati, the Department of Economics is proud to announce the annual conference to be held the Spring semester.
  • New AI degrees taking off
    2/16/26
    UB students majoring in AI-focused degree programs are enthusiastic about their job prospects in the burgeoning new field.
  • Faculty Spotlight - Kegon Tan
    11/24/25
    Dr. Kegon Tan is an applied economist with research interests in intergenerational mobility, human capital, health economics, and economics of crime. He received his PhD in Economics from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
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