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Welcome to the Department of Economics at Yale

A world-class institution
for learning and research
in economics

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Yale Economics at-a-glance

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Upcoming Events

Okun Memorial Lecture

Hal Varian, Chief Economist at Google, will deliver the Okun Lecture on Tuesday, April 18th, at 4:00 PM at Luce Hall. A reception will immediately follow at 87 Trumbull Street, B120.

Hal Varian, Chief Economist at Google
Departmental Events & Seminars

The Economics Department organizes dozens of events, workshops and seminars throughout the university.

Cowles Event

Latest Research

Nexus Tax Laws and Economies of Density in E-Commerce: A Study of Amazon's Fulfillment Center Network
Econometrica (Jan 2023)
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Affiliated Research Centers

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Cowles Foundation for Research in Economics
Conducting and encouraging research in economics.
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Tobin Center for Economic Policy
Advancing research and policy to strengthen families, communities, and the nation.
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Economic Growth Center
Supporting the economic advancement of poor and marginalized people in developing countries.

Research Initiatives

Pre-Doctoral Fellows Program

The Tobin Center / Economics Pre-Doctoral Fellows Program is a vibrant and diverse community of approximately 50 scholars from around the world.

PreDoc Fellows