Department of Economics
| Professor |
Maria Sophia Aguirre |
| Professor Emeritus |
Ernest Zampelli |
| Associate Professor |
Richard Gallenstein, Gianfranco Piras |
| Assistant Professor |
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| Clinical Associate Professor |
Martha Cruz Zuniga, Chair |
Adjunct Faculty
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Kevin Kane; Emmanuel Asguet; Behdad Nowroozi; Helga Treichel; Olga Uritskaya; Guillermo Rivero Figueroa, Kathleen Brown.
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The Department of Economics is committed to the advancement of the science of Economics by contributing to its theory and empirical application with rigor and innovation in a variety of fields. It recognizes that the human person is at the center of the economy, and that economics is at the service of humanity. In line with the mission of The Catholic University of America, it seeks to discover and impart the truth through excellence in teaching and research. Our programs equip students with expertise in economic theory and its applications in a variety of fields including microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, energy, development, finance, and public policy in the US and the global economy. Our undergraduate programs are taught by expert faculty, and prepare students to think critically and analytically while rigorously engaging economic tools and ethical principles.
Economics professors are experts in their fields and are eager to work with students. Students will learn the most advanced economic theories, data analysis skills, and best practices in our three undergraduate majors: B.A. in Economics, B.S. in Economics, and B.S. in International Economics and Finance-Honors.
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
The requirements for the major can be found at Economics - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Science in Economics
The requirements for the major can be found at Economics - Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Bachelor of Science in International Economics and Finance - Honors
The requirements for the major can be found at International Economics and Finance-Honors - Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
This demanding concentration is designed to provide students with proficiency in economic theory and policymaking as they relate to the workings of the international global economy while providing a solid financial background. Students enrolled in this program are required to maintain a GPA of 3.5 or above, and to meet the academic criteria of honors students. This is an honors major; students may or may not also be part of the University Honors Program. To earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in International Economics and Finance-Honors, students must complete 22 courses.
Minor in Economics (for Business majors)
The requirements for the major can be found at Economics - Minor
Minor in Economics (for Non-Business majors)
The requirements for the major can be found at Economics - Minor
Notes
If a student pursuing a minor in any business program and who has already taken ECON 100, decides to pursue the full major program, that student must take ECON 101 and ECON 102 as required by the major.
ECON 100 does not count for an Economics minor.
*ECON 241 and ECON 242 require MATH 111 / MATH 121 (Calculus I) and MATH 112 / MATH 122 (Calculus II).
Minor in Big Data for Economics (for Business majors)
The requirements for the major can be found at Big Data for Economics - Minor
Minor in Big Data for Economics (for Non-Business majors)
The requirements for the major can be found at Big Data for Economics - Minor