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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.

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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.

Book cover: The No Club

The No Club, co-authored by Lise Vesterlund, is a best-seller in Denmark

The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Workis the #1 best-selling business book at Denmark's largest book retailer.  The No Club, or Nej-klubben - Et opgør med kvinders karriere-hæmmende arbejde, was co-authored by Dr. Lise Vesterlund, an Andrew W.

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PhD alum Gregory Whitten receives Teaching Excellence Award from Lingnan University

Gregory Whitten, who earned his PhD in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh in 2013, recently received the Teaching Excellence Award from Lingnan University.  Dr. Whitten has been an assistant professor at Lingnan University in Hong Kong since graduating from our department a decade ago.  Congratulations, Dr. Whitten! 

Andy Ferrara and coauthors awarded $100,000 grant from the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation to organize a NBER conference on the Economics of WWII

Assistant Professor Andy Ferrara and coauthors were just awarded a $100,000 grant from the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation to organize a NBER conference on the Economics of WWII. The conference will take place on April 4-5, 2024 in Boston. The papers will be published in a special issue of Explorations in Economic History, for which Andy will be one of the guest editors.

The No Club named among 12 best business books of 2022

The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work, co-authored by Lise Vesterlund, was recently named among the 12 best business books of 2022 by The Times.  A summary of The No Club:

Joseph Constanty, undergraduate alum, is featured in Pitt magazine this month

Joseph Constanty, an undergrad alum is featured in Pitt magazine this month:

“Sustainable transportation doesn't end at electric cars, says alumnus Joseph Constanty (ECON 2002) . He's found career success and an environmentally friendly passion on two wheels.”

To read more, visit https://www.pittmag.pitt.edu/news/plugged

Associate Professor Osea Giuntella's work featured by New York Times, on NBER homepage

Osea Giuntella, an Associate Professor in our department, had two of his works featured in major outlets on September 21, 2022.  His paper "The Midlife Crisis," was featured 

Economics Undergraduate, Kiera Ledermann, receives the inaugural Voyager scholarship through the Obama Foundation

Congratulations to Kiera Ledernann, Economics undergraduate student, on receiving the inaugural Voyager scholarship through the Obama Foundation!