State of Northwest Arkansas Region, Quarterly Business Analysis Set Oct. 25
U of A economist Mervin Jebaraj joined by Northwest Arkansas Council to release the Annual State of the NWA Region Report.
September 19, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
Department of Economics
Both a social science and a business field, it can be argued that economics has evolved from a "discipline" to an "approach" used to study behavior with regards to the use of scarce resources.
Academic Programs
The Department of Economics offers undergraduate programs in both the the Sam M. Walton College of Business and Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. Students completing these programs graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Business Economics), a Bachelor of Science in International Business or a Bachelor of Arts (Economics Major). We also offer both a Master of Arts (M.A.) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in economics.
Economics Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor’s Degrees
The study of economics can prepare you for an increasingly knowledge-based and interdependent global economy of the twenty-first century.
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Economics Graduate Programs
Master's Degree and Ph.D Program
Our graduate programs are designed to provide advanced training for those who want to pursue careers in economics.
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Resources
Advice and Resources from the American Economic Association
MS in Economic Analytics at the University of Arkansas
Interested in a PhD in Economics?
To be a competitive applicant at a top ranked PhD program in Economics you should acquire a strong quantitative background. The following are some recommended courses:
Non-negotiable
- Calculus 1-3 (MATH 2554, 2564, 2574)
- Linear Algebra (MATH 3083)
- Statistics or Probability or Econometrics (ECON 4743 and/or ECON 4753)
Needed for Higher-ranked Programs
- Introductory Analysis (MATH 3513 Elementary Analysis)
- Probability Theory (STAT 3013 or, preferably 5103)
- Differential Equations (MATH 2584)
Bonus
- Advanced Calculus (MATH 4513)
- Statistical Methods (STAT 4003)
- Machine Learning Applications and Python/R tools (ECON 4753)
- Graduate Microeconomics (ECON 6213)
- Programming Foundations, Computer Science (CSCE 2004)
Research and Outreach
The Department of Economics continues to evolve along with our field. Faculty and students are involved in research that expands the frontiers of economics.
Behavioral Business Research Lab
The Walton Research Laboratory in the Center for Academic Excellence is an interdisciplinary resource for studying human behavior and decision making.
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The center supports economic development by providing economic and demographic data and analysis to business, government, and individuals.
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The center works to improve economic education in elementary and secondary schools by training teachers and developing curriculum materials.
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New Report Shows Health and Economic Benefits of Biking in NWA
The Center for Business and Economic Research found the biking industry generated $159 million in total economic impacts in Northwest Arkansas in 2022.
June 12, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
![Mervin Jebaraj reports the U.S. economy remains strong. [Photo by Grant Schol.]](https://walton.uark.edu/images/blog-images/news/qba-060823-web.jpg)
U.S. Economy Looks Stable for 2023
At the Quarterly Business Analysis held June 8, Jebaraj reports a recession in 2023 is unlikely.
June 8, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
