News
David Huffman Promoted to Distinguished Professor
It is our great pleasure to announce that David Huffman has been promoted to the special faculty rank of Distinguished Professor of Economics as of October 1, 2024.
Welcome to 7 New Faculty
The Economics Department would like to welcome our 7 new faculty members.
Eric Donald, Assistant Professor of Economics
Prior to joining Pitt in 2024, he received his PhD from Boston University and his BS from Texas Christian University. His research interests are in macro, public, and environmental economics.
Pitt Econ advisors collaborate on "Improving introductory economics course content and delivery improves outcomes for women" in The Journal of Economic Education.
Pitt Econ Directors of Undergraduate Studies Jane Caldwell and Katherine Wolfe, together with PhD alumna Mallory Avery and Christian Schunn of the University of Pittsburgh Learning and Research Development Center (LRDC), have collaborated in the article "Improving introductory economics course content and delivery improves outcomes for women" that appears in the latest Journal of Economic Education.
Pitt Econ PhD Vasiliki Skreta awarded inaugural Arrow Prize by Econometric Society.
Dr. Vasiliki Skreta, who earned her PhD from our department in 2001, was awarded the inaugural Arrow Prize from the Econometric Society on April 23.
Department Chair Marla Ripoll in Wall Street Journal discussing new trends in parents providing financial help to their adult children.
Department Chair and Professor Marla Ripoll was interviewed for Wall Street Journal article titled "Well Into Adulthood and Still Getting Money From Their Parents." The January 25, 2024 article discusses findings from a paper by Ripoll and PhD alumnus Siqiang Yang, "Financial Transfers from Parents to Adult Children." From the article:
Applications for Harvey S. Cohen Undergraduate Research Prize now open
The Department of Economics is excited to announce that the next application window for the Harvey S. Cohen Undergraduate Research Prize is now open.
PhD alumna Vasiliki Skreta named Fellow of the Econometrics Society.
On October 9, PhD alumna Vasiliki Skreta was announced as a 2023 Fellow for the Econometrics Society. Dr. Skreta is the Leroy G. Denman Regents Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Texas, Austin, working primarily on mechanism design.
Department of Economics welcomes Harvey S. Cohen
The Department of Economics welcomed Harvey S. Cohen (A&S, Economics, 1968) to speak with our faculty and our Harvey S. Cohen Research Fellows on Friday, September 22.
Pitt's Economics undergraduate program #41 in the country according to latest report.
According to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best College report, Pitt's Department of Economics undergraduate programs rank #41 in the nation. Economics is one of two undergraduate programs making the Top 50 in their respective lists.
Master's in Quantitative Economics applications open for Fall 2024
The application portal for the Master of Science in Quantitative Economics (MQE) has opened for Fall 2024. Those interested in applying should visit the MQE Admissions page, review the information listed there, and create an application via GradCAS.
The MQE has rolling admissions, which means applications are reviewed as they are received. Applicants typically get decisions within 2 - 3 weeks.
Economics major, Isabel Lam, featured in Disney+ Documentary Series, "Growing Up"
Economics major, Isabel Lam, is featured in the Disney+ documentary series “Growing Up,” which highlights 11 young “heroes” as they reflect on inspiring journeys of self-acceptance and activism.
Read about her activism here: https://www.pitt.edu/pittwire/ones-watch/isabel-lam.
Five Economics majors are recognized as 2023 Brackenridge Fellows.
Thirty-five undergraduate students at the University of Pittsburgh will receive $4,000 each and other support for their summer research as 2023 Brackenridge fellows. The fellowship, sponsored by the David C. Frederick Honors College, supports independently led research and creative projects and includes weekly seminars to enhance learning and idea exchange.
Department Welcomes David Autor for 2023 McKay Lecture
The Department welcomed David H. Autor, Ford Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, for the 2023 McKay Lecture on April 6 [recording of lecture available here]. Dr.