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Frequently Asked Questions

… Who should I contact? You should contact the Economics undergraduate registrar. Can I count Credit/D/Fail courses for credit towards the major? No, courses taken … my plan for the Economics or Econ&Math major, or for a double major, or for switching majors? No, there is no need …

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Welcome from the DUS

… in either our summer or academic year programs. Economics majors may explore a subject of their own choosing in a … course requirements , and for those who want to explore courses beyond the major in order to be competitive applicants for an economics PhD . Director of Undergraduate Studies Giovanni Maggi 115 Prospect St., …

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Machine learning: Economics and computer science converge

… finance. Philipp Strack, CSEC’s inaugural director of undergraduate studies, is comfortable straddling multiple … major? Strack: For many students, the benchmark was double majoring in economics and computer science — so CSEC … Their work set us up for success. When will the first CSEC majors graduate? Strack: Actually, a student graduated last …

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Why I Majored in Economics

… Lin '24 I arrived at Yale in September 2020 planning to double major in Economics and Electrical Engineering. I've … I could combine complementary skills from both majors to further my understanding of underlying concepts from both majors. I've particularly enjoyed using my coding background …

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Isaiah Andrews B.A. Econ & Math ‘09, Up and Coming Economist

… IA : I had a great experience at Yale, and felt like the courses I took prepared me really well for graduate school … many for fear of leaving some out, but two of my favorite undergraduate courses were Truman Bewley’s general … interest in the field. YDE : What advice do you have for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in …

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2020 Tobin Scholar Prize Recipients

… for their outstanding performance in economic core theory courses. The four seniors are Alya Ahmed, Sebastian Quaade, … Westbrook. In recognition of their accomplishments, the majors received a cash prize and were presented the Tobin … on November 3 over a Zoom call hosted by Director of Undergraduate Studies and Professor of Economics Ebonya …

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The 2023 Economics Magazine Celebrates a Remarkable Year for the Department

… seniors majoring either in Economics or one of its joint majors, and this fall all three of Yale College’s most popular courses were offered by the Department. In addition, our PhD … from our Director of Graduate Studies and Director of Undergraduate Studies; An impressive array of faculty awards …

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Celebrating the 2025 Undergraduate Senior Prize Winners and Nominees

… Celebrating the 2025 Undergraduate Senior Prize Winners and Nominees … May 23, 2025 | News Celebrating the 2025 Undergraduate Senior Prize Winners and Nominees … in economics: Laun Prize: outstanding course record in all courses taken at Yale College. Massee Prize: outstanding …

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Core Courses

… Core Courses … Core Courses The IDE program of study revolves around a core curriculum of five required courses, to which are added elective courses of each … are covered, at a level that is suitable for the advanced undergraduate or graduate student. The course is divided into …

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2017 Tobin Scholar Prize Recipients

… Four economics majors were awarded the 2017 Tobin Scholar Prize for their outstanding performance in economic core theory courses. The recipients are Jason Gaitonde, Morse College; … Economics and Mathematics who have excelled in core theory courses in economics courses. The award’s namesake, James …

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Econ Meets CS via Microsoft Senior Researcher Glen Weyl

… to do so, students need to combine skills few disciplinary majors offer. In this course I hope to encourage students to … to do so, students need to combine skills few disciplinary majors offer. In this course I hope to encourage students to … to do so, students need to combine skills few disciplinary majors offer. In this course I hope to encourage students to …

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2019 Tobin Scholar Prize Recipients

… for their outstanding performance in economic core theory courses. The four Silliman College seniors are Jorge … and Lisa Qian. In recognition of their accomplishment, the majors recieved a cash prize and were honored at a luncheon. … for their outstanding performance in economic core theory courses. The four Silliman College seniors are Jorge …

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Sunteng Yu

… he majored in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE), double-majored in Financial Technology, and minored in … Co., Ltd. as an intern. He graduated as one of the three undergraduate award winners of the Wu Yuzhang Scholarship … Co., Ltd. as an intern. He graduated as one of the three undergraduate award winners of the Wu Yuzhang Scholarship …

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2018 Tobin Scholar Prize Recipients

… Four economics majors were awarded the 2018 Tobin Scholar Prize for their outstanding performance in economic core theory courses. The recipients are Narek Alexanian, Berkeley … and Mathematics who have excelled in core theory economics courses. The award’s namesake, James Tobin, was a prominent …

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Transfer Credits

… Transfer Credits … Transfer Credits Courses Taken Outside of Yale Transferring an Economics … getting Yale credit. Notice that this applies equally to majors and non-majors. If you have an absolute need to take a … the check list. Once the file is complete, the economics undergraduate registrar will take these materials and pass …

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