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MAEP Career Day
The Master’s in Applied Economics program hosts a Career Day each fall and spring as part of the Professional Development Course. Career Day consists of a networking lunch, mock interviews, a panel discussion, and a reception.
The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Lecture Series Announces Fall 2024 Speakers
The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Program will host four speakers in Fall 2024 for the PPE Lecture Series. The PPE Lecture Series allows faculty and students to hear about pressing issues from leading academics with an interdisciplinary approach. This Fall 2024 series is a collaboration between the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Institute for Governance and Civics.
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Distinguished Professor of Economics Mark Isaac Wins ESA Distinguished Service Award
John and Hallie Quinn Eminent Scholar Mark Isaac, Ph.D., was awarded the inaugural Distinguished Service Award from the Economic Science Association (ESA) at their World Meeting on June 20, 2024.
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John Hamman Appointed Chair of the Department of Economics
Associate Professor and Bernard Sliger Scholar of Economics John Hamman, Ph.D., was named the new Chair of the Department of Economics on May 10, 2024. He takes over the position from Joe Calhoun, Ph.D., who served as Chair for four years.
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FSU Department of Economics Welcomes New Rod and Hope Brim Eminent Scholar Chair
Florida State University’s Department of Economics welcomed Anthony Kwasnica, Ph.D., to the faculty this semester as the new Rod and Hope Brim Eminent Scholar Chair.
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DeVoe Moore Professor of Economics Honored with Distinguished Scholar Award
Florida State University’s DeVoe Moore Professor of Economics Randall Holcombe, Ph.D., was awarded the Distinguished Scholar Award from the Association of Private Enterprise Education (APEE) at the 48th annual APEE conference on April 8, 2024.
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32 full time faculty | 2 Graduate Programs | Over 250 doctoral students since 1967
The Department of Economics is the largest department in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy. We have 32 full time faculty and an active research program. At the undergraduate level, we offer an economics major, economics minor, as well as several specialized studies programs. At the graduate level, we offer both an MS program and a PhD program. Our MS program has a strong applied focus and is designed to be completed in twelve months. Our PhD program is arguably the most comprehensive in the State of Florida and has graduated over 250 doctoral students since 1967.
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In this video, we spotlight the research of Dr. Matthew Gentry.
He uses the Research Computing Center to run Monte Carlo simulations, studying bidding behavior for contracts.
The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Lecture Series Announces Fall 2024 Speakers
September 16, 2024
The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Program will host four speakers in Fall 2024 for the PPE Lecture Series. The PPE Lecture Series allows faculty and students to hear about pressing issues from leading academics with an interdisciplinary approach. This Fall 2024 series is a collaboration between the Col …
Distinguished Professor of Economics Mark Isaac Wins ESA Distinguished Service Award
September 11, 2024
John and Hallie Quinn Eminent Scholar Mark Isaac, Ph.D., was awarded the inaugural Distinguished Service Award from the Economic Science Association (ESA) at their World Meeting on June 20, 2024. ESA is a professional organization for economists and scholars who contribute to their field through controlled experim …
Apply to COSSPP’s prestigious Social Science Scholar program's 2025 cohort
August 30, 2024
Apply for the College’s prestigious Social Science Scholars program online by Friday, October 4 at bit.ly/2025sssp. The Social Science Scholars Program provides career-accelerating leadership training and experiences to 18 outstanding COSSPP undergraduate students with a major in the College, cumulative GPA of 3 …