Prospective Students
Welcome to the Department of Economics
Economics begins by building models of behavior, testing the models against empirical evidence, and modifying or extending them when they fail. The models that survive are used to understand economic events, to make predictions about the future, and to guide economic policy makers. Training in economics provides a solid background for many different career paths — from employment immediately after graduation to postgraduate study. It is particularly appropriate for those with interests in business, finance, law, or public policy. The Department of Economics is made up of teacher-scholars with PhD degrees from leading graduate institutions. As reflected in the listing of faculty members, the teaching and research interests of the faculty cover a wide variety of subject areas.
Undergraduate Programs
Economics is one of the most popular undergraduate majors at Tufts. This popularity reflects the appeal of a discipline that applies formal analysis to real social problems.
Graduate Programs
The Department of Economics offers several Master of Science and PhD programs that offer individually tailored degrees, with personal input from faculty members.
Graduate Programs Graduate Admissions FAQs for Prospective Graduate Students
