Department of Economics

Welcome to the 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.

Contact Us

Academic Support Building B
Third Floor
2400 Sixth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20059

Tel: 202-806-6717
Fax: 202-806-4896

Announcements

Abram Harris Economics Society: Welcome to the Fed

Mar 19, 2019

Tomorrow, March 20th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm the Abram Harris Economics Society (AHES) will be hosting a panel event. Panelist include Mr. Quentin Johnson, Senior Management Analyst at the Federal Reserve Board, and Federal Reserve Board Research Assistants (RA).

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Department News (Featured Article)

Howard Professor Named President Of National Economic Association

February 14, 2019 | Written by Ramzey Smith (original article) WASHINGTON (February 14, 2019) – Howard University associate professor of economics, Omari H. Swinton, Ph.D., is now president of the National Economic Association (NEA), an organization dedicated to producing and distributing knowledge of economic issues that are of exceptional interest to promoting economic growth among people of color. Read the Article

Events

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March 21, 2019 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Debt-financed infrastructure or foreign investment? China's mega transport projects in Kenya
April 17, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Book launch: Illusions of Emancipation, a new book by Dr. Joseph P. Reidy

Bison News

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February 11, 2019

Howard University Launches “Second Year Experience: Mecca Made” to Increase Retention and On-time Graduation

The Office of Undergraduate Studies is proud to launch their new program, Sophomore Year Experience: Mecca Made this Spring!

February 9, 2019

Alumna Taraji P. Henson Reminisces on Howard Days, and One Regret, During the DC Premiere of Her Movie “What Men Want” – Out Now!

After the screening, Henson discussed her rise from Howard to Hollywood.

January 24, 2019

Howard University’s Ralph J. Bunche Center Sends Students to 21 Countries This Spring for Study Abroad Programs

The Ralph J. Bunche Center advances the #StudyAbroadSoBlack initiative through international travel for Howard University undergraduate students.