Department of Economics | Southern Illinois University Carbondale

 

 

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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Department of Economics

 

 

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Welcome to Economics

A B.A./B.S. degree in Economics is a gateway to diverse, well-paying careers, e.g. Banking and Finance, Insurance companies, Government agencies, etc. and prepares students for MBA, Law School and Economics graduate degrees among others.  Our professors are high-quality researchers and are involved with twelve professional journals in editorial responsibilities.  Our Ph.D. alumni teach in universities all over the world, as well as hold positions of authority in governments and national banking institutions worldwide.

 

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News and Events

    • Department Ranked #48 in World
      The Economics Department has been ranked #48 in the world in Research in International Trade/Factor Movements
    • Department Ranked #83 in World
      The Economics Department has been ranked #83 in the world in Research in Trade and Economic Development.
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Spotlight

Congratulations to Our Spring 2011 Ph.D. Graduates

Mahelet Getachew Fikru (left) and Andreas Assiotis (right) pose with Department Chair Subhash C. Sharma during the Spring 2011 Graduate School graduation ceremony on May14th. Congratulations, Mahelet and Andreas, and we wish you both future success!

Economics Doctoral Student Receives Prestigious Award

Mr. Kazi Ahmed was selected by the Scientific Review Panel of the Council for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings to participate in the Fourth Meeting of the Winners of the Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel this past August in Lindau Germany.  Only the 380 most qualified Young Economists are accepted to contribute to and share the scientific excellence of the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings.  Kazi has been a doctoral student at SIUC since Fall 2008.  Read more about his experience here.

Outstanding "Rookie" Student Teacher of the Year

Kazi Ahmed has also been named the Outstanding Student Teacher of the Year.  He has taught introductory microeconomics and macroeconomics courses in our Department.  Congratulations Kazi!