Undergraduate Program
Studying how initial resources, incentives, and constraints influence decision-making and the outcomes that these decisions produce
Welcome to the Yale Economics Program
Thanks for your interest in the economics major at Yale! Many people think economics is the study of phenomena such as recessions and inflation, and perhaps of financial markets as well. While these themes are important, there is so much more to the economics discipline.
For example, are you interested in understanding…
- What interventions help poor people to attain more prosperous outcomes?
- How national health reform is affecting the nation’s health and wealth?
- How international trade affects the environment?
- How the economic system interacts with political institutions?
- Why there are gender and racial wage gaps?
Then come explore economics at Yale. Learn more about our courses and requirements.
DUS & Registrar
Office Address
115 Prospect St., Room 334 (Rosenkranz Hall)
Office Hours
Tue 2:45-4:00 -- please email to reserve a time slot.
NOTE 1: Office hours should be used only for non-routine consultations. Routine consultations (including on double majors) and specific questions are best handled by email.
NOTE 2: During teaching breaks (including the summer break) the DUS will not be available to communicate with students. Please contact the Economics Registrar if you have pressing questions.
Peer Mentors meet with prospective and current majors to provide advice and information regarding Economics.
Congratulations to the 2024 Undergraduate Senior Prize Winners!
Many people think economics is the study of phenomena such as recessions and inflation, and perhaps of financial markets as well.
