Department of Economics
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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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Announcements
AEA Summer Program Celebrating its 50th Year
Oct 27, 2023
On behalf of the American Economic Association Summer Program at Howard University, we are inviting you to save the date for the 50th anniversary celebration on June 13 -15, 2024, in Washington, DC.
More DetailsHU Econ Student Publishes Article on Domestic Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sep 28, 2023
Jones Paintsil, Howard University Economics Ph.D. Student, and coauthors published an article on domestic violence in Sub-Saharan Africa.
ArticleRecording of the public memorial service for Professor Bill Spriggs
Jul 10, 2023
Please join us to celebrate the life and legacy of AFL-CIO Chief Economist and former Chair of the Department of Economics at Howard University William E. Spriggs, a dedicated labor and economic equality advocate, professor and champion for working people. If you'd like to donate to Professor William Spriggs Memorial Fund, please go to https://giving.howard.edu/professor-william-spriggs-memorial-fund
YouTube linkVirtual Annual Omicron Delta Epsilon 4/27/23
Department News
Message from 2023 Scholars
American Economic Association Summer Program (AEASP) Scholars' 2022 closing message. This closing message was organized and produced by Michael Wilson and Adewole (Timothy) Adewunmi and presented on July 21, 2023, during the AEASP closing event at the Federal Reserve Board. The American Economic Association Summer Program 2023 was hosted by Howard University.