Celebrating Women in Economics

A virtual event presented by the Women in Economics featured a history of women in Economics at Yale, senior thesis presentations, and a keynote speech by SOM Prof. Judith Chevalier. Panel Guests included Prof. Ebonya Washington and Ph.D. students Yoko Okuyama and Pengpeng Xiao. Watch the recording.

2020-21 Arvid Anderson Fellows

The Cowles Foundation has announced the 2020-21 recipients of the Arvid Anderson Prize Fellowship in Economics.  The five graduate students are: Zijian He, Disa Hynsjo, Masaki Miyashita, Vitor Possebom, and Trevor Williams.

Truman Bewley and Peter Phillips Recognized for Years of Service

The FAS recently honored thirteen retiring faculty members for their long-time service to the university including Economics Professors Truman Bewley and Peter Phillips.

A Message to Graduating Students

As the academic year officially comes to a close, the Department of Economics wishes the class of 2020 Economics students a heartfelt congratulations. While the faculty and administration cannot be with you to celebrate in person, a final video message for both the graduate and undergraduates have been prepared celebrating your accomplishments.

2020 Trimis Prize Recipients Announced

The 2020 Trimis Prize was awarded to seven graduating students: Ian Ball, Ro’ee Levy, Oren Sarig, Hannah Trachtman, Katherine Wagner, Conor Walsh, and Pengpeng Xiao.

Congratulations Class of 2020!

Visit the Yale 2020 website celebrating this year’s graduates from across Yale College and the graduate and professional schools. Throughout the coming week and beyond, the site will serve as center stage for a series of videos, photographs, music, and other content honoring the accomplishments of Yale’s Class of 2020. 

Yale Women in Economics

Yale Women in Economics - YWiE (WiE) is looking for new members to join its officer board for the 2020-2021 school year. Register here.

Yale COVID-19 Resources

For official updates and guidance reguarding Yale and the Coronavirus outbreak please visit:

Resources for Economics

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

COVID-19 Information for Faculty & Researchers 

Economics Women at Yale 50 - 150

Yale Department of Economimcs commemorates the 50th anniversary of coeducation in Yale College and the 150th anniversary of women students at the university. We highlight three pioneering women in the field: Phyllis Ann Wallace ‘44 M.A., ‘48 Ph.D.; Janet Yellen ‘71 Ph.D.; Heidi Hartman ‘72 M.Phil, ‘74 Ph.D.