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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.
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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Research Spotlight
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.
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 …
Unconquered by Debt: Fall 2024 Financial Wellness Series
August 30, 2024
The Unconquered by Debt program is offering its Fall 2024 Financial Wellness Series to FSU students every Tuesday at 5 p.m. and Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Stavros Center for Economic Education, beginning September 10. …
COSSPP welcomes 13 new faculty members in Fall 2024
August 27, 2024
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy has announced 13 scholars will be joining our full-time faculty beginning in fall 2024. …