Department of Economics

The Department Office is located on the 4th floor of the VBT building, Room 442.

Hours Open: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Dept. Phone: 510-885-3265

Faculty

Associate Professors

Filippo Rebessi (Chair), Ph.D. University of Minnesota

Christian Roessler, Ph.D. The University of Melbourne (Australia)

Jung You, Ph.D. Rice University

Mission Statement

We champion diversity and excellence in our Economics and Business programs, fostering a dynamic student body and distinguished faculty with PhDs from top-tier universities. Our faculty members, with diverse teaching and research backgrounds, consistently earn praise for their contributions to academic research and student learning. Through innovative teaching methods and diverse learning modalities, we tailor our educational offerings to meet the needs and aspirations of our students. Our mission is to cultivate a comprehensive educational experience that not only aligns with students’ interests and aspirations but also equips them with the skills and opportunities to thrive in our vibrant and dynamic community.

About the Department

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Programs

Bachelor of Science

Master of Science

Quantitative Economics, M.S.

Courses

Economics

Economics: Graduate