Welcome to the Department of Economics
Economics at Northeastern focuses on the application of economics to real-world problems of policy and business.
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Welcome New Faculty
09.07.2021 -
![Vermont's worker shortage is among the greatest in the country, study says]()
Vermont’s worker shortage is among the greatest in the country, study says
09.15.2021 -
![Dr. Venkatesan on Sustainability, Economic Systems, and Building Climate Resilient Communities]()
Dr. Venkatesan on Sustainability, Economic Systems, and Building Climate Resilient Communities
09.13.2021 -
![Fix It or Forget It: A “No-Remedies” Policy for Merger Enforcement]()
Fix It or Forget It: A “No-Remedies” Policy for Merger Enforcement
08.20.2021 -
![The Pain Was Unbearable. So Why Did Doctors Turn Her Away?]()
The Pain Was Unbearable. So Why Did Doctors Turn Her Away?
08.11.2021 -
![Celebrating the Class of 2021]()
Celebrating the Class of 2021
09.17.2021
Upcoming
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Thursday, September 30, 3pm in Shillman 135 and Zoom
What Can an Economist Possibly Have to Say About Climate Change?
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Mondays, Fall Semester, 5-6pm
The NU Economics Society is run entirely by Northeastern undergraduates. It consists of economics majors, minors, and anyone else that expresses an interest in economics.
Student Pathways
Between combined majors, co-ops, PlusOne programs, research opportunities, service learning, student groups, study abroad, and much more, no two CSSH students take the same path to graduation.
Administrative Contacts
Robert Triest, Chair (617-373-7852)
Cheryl Fonville, Administrative Officer (617-373-2872)
Jacquaetta Hester: Graduate Administration Coordinator (617-373-2871)
Kathleen Downey: Marketing Assistant (617-373-2887)
Katie Thorp: Administrative Assistant (617-373-2882)
Our staff is available from 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
Academic Program Directors
MS Program
Jun Ma, MS Program Director
Aysen Tanyeri-Abur, MS Program Associate Director
PhD Program
Silvia Prina, PhD Program Director
Undergraduate Program
Gustavo Vicenti, Undergraduate Director
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