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Welcome to Economics

Economics at the University of Wisconsin Madison is a top teaching and research department comprised of a dedicated group of faculty, staff and students who lead the field in current economic issues.

We seek to understand the decisions of businesses, consumers, and current economic issues by developing a systematic and thorough understanding of precisely how the economic system operates.

ECON 390 TOPICS COURSE OFFERED

Professor Bruce Hansen will be teaching
Economic Forecasting this Spring. This
is an introduction to forecasting methods
and evaluation, with econometric time
series analysis, including hands-on work
in STATA. Here’s a link to course info:

http://www.ssc.wisc.edu/~bhansen/390/

Economics Career Development Office (ECDO)

The ECDO provides career services specifically for undergraduates interested in economics. In addition to quick resume and cover letter review, the ECDO also hosts events and brings alumni to campus. Check out the ECDO Blog for more information.

Opportunity Knocking is a weekly e-mail sent to all declared economics students. If you have not yet declared your major in economics but are interested in receiving Opportunity Knocking please e-mail Bethany Nelson, Career Development Coordinator, at banelson2@wisc.edu. And don't forget to come in and declare your major!

BuckyNet

Are you a current or potential economics major who needs to get registered on *BuckyNet*? Want to know what career paths economics graduates pursue? E-mail Bethany Nelson, Career Development Coordinator, at banelson2@wisc.edu to get registered and learn more.