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Professor John Solow speaking with a student
Integrity

Explore the Possibilities

Students receive individualized attention from faculty and instructors during office hours. Seeking assistance from an instructor is a great way to gain insight and a greater understanding of challenging

topics you're studying.

Continued Excellence
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Continued Excellence

At Tippie, we continue a long tradition as one of the country's leading economics departments. Our economics program combines a very active and productive research environment with the feel of a small program.

Ph.D. students in the Pomerantz Business Library
Impact

The Advantages

Our Ph.D. program is relatively small and delivers all the advantages you'd expect of a small program. Doctoral candidates can expect a low student-faculty ratio. They can expect to be encouraged and challenged by faculty members who are committed to student training and placement.

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Apply Now

How to apply to the undergraduate or Ph.D. program in economics.

Undegraduate

Tow Lecture Series

Features outstanding analysts from the economy's private and public sectors.

Forecast Summary

Institute for Economic Research

Forecasts Iowa economic conditions and tax revenues

IEM

Iowa Electronic Markets

The IEM is more accurate than polls in predicting the outcome of elections.

The Impact Zone

Alex Cullen

Provided the inspiration that brought CNBC's Mad Money to the UI campus. Read more...

The Impact Zone

Consider Economics

When you consider the study of economics, you're opening your mind to a wide variety of important issues like energy costs, inflation, interest rates, business cycles, taxes, employment levels, and much more.

The Department of Economics at The University of Iowa is also a broad and robust department because it is a part of both the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Tippie College of Business. Economic students and faculty benefit by working closely with with faculty members in the departments of finance, statistics, accounting, mathematics, geography, history, management sciences, marketing, and industrial relations. This broad exposure to diverse departments will only enhance your education, and deepen your understanding of complex economic issues.

I-Spot: Ph.D. Candidates Seeking Positions

The Department of Economics has five Ph.D. candidates who are actively seeking employment this year. Each candidate will be attending the ASSA meetings in January 2010 and will be available for interview.