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Economics

Economics is the study of how people and societies determine how much to work both in the marketplace and at home, how much to spend, save, and invest. A major in economics supports the liberal arts tradition of promoting students' growth in critical thinking and developing an understanding of the world around them. Economics provides insight into how markets can function in coordinating the activities of many diverse buyers and sellers. It also indicates conditions which make it difficult for markets to function well without either governmental or nonprofit sector intervention.

Economics also analyzes trends and forces affecting the economy as a whole such as a sound monetary system, price level changes, employment and income growth. A degree in economics provides problem-solving and analytical skills, which are applicable in many professions and careers. It is excellent preparation for graduate and professional school, including law school, and for rewarding careers in consulting, finance, and other private and public sector employment.

  • Chair: Professor Steven Russell
  • Professors: Marc Bilodeau, David Bivin, Paul Carlin, Subir Chakrabarti, Robert Harris (Emeritus), E. Jane Luzar, Peter Rangazas, Patrick Rooney, Peter Rangazas, Anne Royalty, Steven Russell, Robert Sandy (Emeritus), Martin Spechler (Emeritus), Richard Steinberg, Joseph Terza, Mark Wilhelm
  • Associate Professors: Gwendolyn Morrison, Una Okonkwo Osili,
  • Assistant Professors: Yaa Akosa Antwi, Sumedha Gupta, Jaesoo Kim, Henry Mak, Jisong Wu,
  • Senior Lecturer: Archana Dubé, Patrick Meister, Shahrokh Towfighi, Mohammad Kaviani
  • Adjunct Professor: Ann Holmes
  • Academic Advising
    • Undergraduate advisor: Archana Dubé, Cavanaugh Hall 509, (317) 278-7244
    • Graduate advisors:
      • Masters program: Professor David Bivin, Cavanaugh Hall 519, (317) 274-4756
      • Ph.D. program associate: Professor Anne Royalty, Cavanaugh Hall 509D, (317) 278-0449

The Center for Economic Education

The goal of the Center for Economic Education is to increase the economic and financial literacy of citizens in Indiana, including educators, students, and members of the wider community.  To accomplish this, the Center provides K-12 classroom teachers with training, curriculum materials and classroom teaching strategies that are objective and consistent with state and national standards.  This approach helps ensure that Indiana students, whether heading to college or into the workforce, leave school with a basic understanding of economics and with the problem-solving skills they’ll need to become better decision-makers, knowledgeable consumers, informed voters, prosperous workers, and productive citizens.