Department of Economics

The economics programs at Howard University have proud histories of contributing significantly to the progress and well-being of African Americans and the African diaspora and producing leaders for America and the global community.

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Washington, DC 20059

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Announcements

Dr. Swinton Discussing Race and Inequality in the Economics Classroom

Nov 04, 2022

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Department News

June 1, 2022

Seminar held on June 1, 2021

Category: AEASP, Alumni

May 19, 2022

"Following a call for nominations in January, the NBER has appointed 70 new affiliates: 23 research associates and 47

Category: Faculty

May 19, 2022

"$10,911,640 and counting.

Category: Faculty, Research

Spring Virtual Lecture

American Economic Association Summer Program (AEASP) Scholars' 2022 closing message. This closing message was organized and produced by Guido Romero and Jemmy Marc and presented on July 22, 2022, during the AEASP closing event at the Federal Reserve Board. The American Economic Association Summer Program 2022 was hosted by Howard University.

Department News (Featured Article)

Supply and Demand: How Howard’s Department of Economics is Paving its Own Path

"$10,911,640 and counting. That’s approximately how much the Howard University Department of Economics has earned in grants and awards in 2021 alone..." (Click here for the full article) Read the Article

Department News (Featured Article)

2021 Best Master's of Economics Rankings

Howard University's Department of Economics has been ranked in the top 100 of the TFE Times' 2021 Best Master's of Economics Rankings. Click here for the full list. Read the Article

Department News (Featured Article)

Dr. Jevay Grooms Appointed as an NBER Fellow

"Following a call for nominations in January, the NBER has appointed 70 new affiliates: 23 research associates and 47 faculty research fellows. In addition, four faculty research fellows have been promoted to research associates..." (Click here to read the full article) Read the Article