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Economics

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Welcome to the Economics Department!

Learn More About Economics at OU

For those considering a careers in the business world or graduate study, the exposure to economic analysis  makes economics majors attractive to many job recruiters and graduate schools. Click below for more information!


 

Bachelors

 

For students who want to pursue graduate school, we also offer an accelerated BA/MA program where students earn both a Bachelors and Masters in economics with only one additional year of school. Click below for more information!

 

BA/MA

 

For those who already have an undergraduate degree, we offer an Applied Masters program that focuses on big data to prepare you for the workforce or help advance your career. Click below for more information!

 

Masters

 

For students interested in graduation program, we also offer a highly ranked PhD program. With many fields to choose from and world-class faculty, this is a great opportunity to advance your career. Click below for more information!
 

PhD

 

Recent News and Publications

Dr. Ben Keen.

Math, Markets, and Models: What It Takes to Become a Quant Trader

August 17, 2026

Learn more about what it means to become a quantitative trader in the finance market!

Dr. Ben Keen.

Dr. Keen Testifies with US House Committee

May 03, 2026

Dr. Ben Keen was recently asked to testify for the United States House Committee on Financial Services in a field hearing about “Examining the Structure of the Federal Reserve System”.

Sooner Supply and Demand Dash.

Inaugural Sooner Supply and Demand Dash

May 03, 2026

Join us for our first annual Sooner Supply and Demand Dash to raise money for economic scholarships! This family‑friendly event brings together students, alumni, faculty, and community or a morning of movement, connection, and campus pride!

Pictures from Recent Events

Upcoming Seminars

Ujjayant Chakravorty (Tufts University)

October 2nd, Gaylord Hall Room 2030, 3pm  
Fields: Water & Energy, Energy Poverty & Access in Developing Countries
Check out Dr. Chakravorty's website here!
 

Anne Hannusch (University of Bonn)

October 5th, Dale Hall Tower Room 906, 3pm
Fields: Macroeconomics, Family Economics, Economic Growth
Check out Dr. Hannusch's website here! 

Akshaya Jha (Carnegie Mellon University)

October 12th, Zoom, 2pm
Fields: Energy, Environmental Economics, Industrial Organization
Check out Dr. Jha's website here!

Enghin Atalay (Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia)

October 23rd, Gaylord Hall Room 2030, 3pm
Fields: Macroeconomics, Industrial Organization, Labor Economics
Check out Dr. Atalay's website here! 

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