Faculty News

  • 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)!
  • UB Economics Rises in National Rankings
    9/23/25
    The College of Arts and Sciences’ economics program leapt 14 spots to No. 52 among public universities and climbed 31 places to 112th nationally, reflecting its growing impact in research, teaching, and student achievement.
  • Staff Spotlight - Jordan Chen-Turowec
    9/23/25
    Jordan Chen-Turowec is part of the amazing staff team that supports the Department of Economics.  As Department Administrator, Jordan ensures the smooth functioning of the administrative aspects of the department.  You can find her on the fourth floor solving problems for students, faculty, and the Department as a whole!
  • 2026 Jim and Matthew Scarpati Honorary Applied Economics Conference
    9/23/25
    Thanks to the generosity of Lynn Scarpati, the Department of Economics is proud to announce the 2nd annual conference in the Spring 2025 semester.
  • Staff Spotlight - Taya Myree
    9/19/25
    Taya Myree is part of the amazing staff team that supports the Department of Economics.  As Office Assistant, Taya helps students enroll in courses, provides administrative support to faculty, and is available to answer any questions that you might have!  You can find her on the fourth floor in the main office helping to ensure that everything is working as it should!