Welcome to the Department of Economics
The Department of Economics at Northeastern focuses on the application of economics to real-world issues of social importance.
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![John Kwoka Urges Next Administration to Strengthen Merger Guidelines]()
John Kwoka Urges Next Administration to Strengthen Merger Guidelines
09.20.2024 -
In India, criminal politicians increase crime, including crime against women, Northeastern researcher finds
09.11.2024 -
![Welcome New Colleagues]()
Welcome New Colleagues
09.14.2024 -
US Fed expected to announce its first interest rate cut since 2020
09.16.2024 -
![Madhavi Venkatesan on teaching, misconceptions, and the true cost of economics]()
Madhavi Venkatesan on teaching, misconceptions, and the true cost of economics
09.13.2024 -
![Silvia Prina and NU interdisciplinary team awarded $1M NSF Award]()
Silvia Prina and NU interdisciplinary team awarded $1M NSF Award
09.06.2024 -
Simple “nudges” — and celebrities — can move people to seek mental health help, Northeastern researchers say
08.22.2024 -
The Wrath at Khan
08.30.2024 -
Summer jobs are back this year, but for how long?
08.26.2024 -
![Jianfei Cao receives CSSH RDI award]()
Jianfei Cao receives CSSH RDI award
09.06.2024
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Dissertation Defense – Diana Li
On Friday, November 8 at 11:30 am, Diana Li will defend her dissertation: Three Essays in Applied Microeconomics: Topics in Subsidy Program, Transportation, and Cultural Economics in 316 Lake Hall.
Dissertation Details
Administrative Contacts
The office is located in 301 Lake Hall and open Monday – Friday, 9-5.
Michael P. Stone, Interim Chair (617-373-6275)
- Ann Osborne, Administrative Officer (617-373-2872)
- Kathleen Downey, Program Coordinator (617-373-2887)
- Katie Thorp, Graduate Administration Coordinator (617-373-2882)
- Michelle E’toile, Administrative Assistant (617-373-6369)
Academic Program Directors
PhD Program
- Silvia Prina, PhD Program Director
M.S. In Economics Program
- Xiaolin Shi, M.S. Program Director
Undergraduate Program
- Gustavo Vicentini, Undergraduate Director
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