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.
Experiential Academics
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![Nishith Prakash's Program Wins Dual Awards]()
Nishith Prakash’s Program Wins Dual Awards
02.20.2025 -
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Will the Federal Reserve pause rate cuts after January’s inflation uptick?
02.12.2025 -
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What the US exit from the WHO means for global health and pandemic preparedness
01.23.2025 -
Nishith Prakash receives Excellence in Refereeing Award
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Is the Penny Going Away? Trump Orders Halt on Production
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![Researcher Spotlight: Alicia Sasser Modestino on boosting youth employment through trust and partnership]()
Researcher Spotlight: Alicia Sasser Modestino on boosting youth employment through trust and partnership
12.17.2024 -
![Peter Simon Comments on Tariffs and Small Businesses]()
Peter Simon Comments on Tariffs and Small Businesses
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Prof. John Kwoka Featured in Bloomberg Law Article on M&A Enforcement
12.18.2024
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PhD Workshops
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Econ Research Seminars
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GAP (Global Action for Policy) Initiative Workshops
Spring 2025
Democracy in Action with Sandeep Vaheesan
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Office Location and Administrative Contacts
The office is located in 301 Lake Hall and open Monday – Friday, 9-5.
Directions
Michael P. Stone, Interim Chair (617-373-6275)
- Kathleen Downey, Program Coordinator (617-373-2887)
- Michelle E’toile, Administrative Assistant (617-373-6369)
- Katie Thorp, Graduate Administration Coordinator (617-373-2882)
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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Africana Studies Program
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American Sign Language & Interpreting Education
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Economics
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English
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Jewish Studies Program
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School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program
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Writing Program