Economics
Academic Department
If you’re interested in solving major problems in society—like poverty, unemployment, and why prices go up, and the causes and effects of economic inequality—studying Economics at UNC could be a great choice. This program teaches you how to think clearly and logically about these important issues.
Explore Economics
From Studies to Success
Our students learn about economics in classes that also talk about the environment, world issues, and how people live and work together. Our goal is to give economics majors and minors a well-rounded education that gets them ready for the future.
Two economics students
Your Economics Mentors and Experts
The professors in the Economics Department are also involved in the community. They provide research support, train teachers, and share their work with schools and other experts.
Professor Dawit Senbet teaching a class.
Beyond the Classroom
Winner's Circle: Economic students recognized at College's Honors Convocation
Congratulations to the three students who received awards and were celebrated at the 2025 Honors Convocation in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Congratulations to Dr. Park
Please join the Department of Economics in congratulating Dr. Park for being chosen as part of the first 2025 UNC Hanover Grantsmanship Cohort. In collaboration with Hanover Research, members of this first-ever UNC Cohort are working to explore non-federal and foundation funding opportunities to support their scholarship. We are very proud of his hard work and all the ways it helps his students at UNC.
Department New Stories
Where Achievements Meets Opportunity
Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE) is an international honor society for economics students. There are 535 chapters in chapters around the world. The UNCO chapter is called the Zeta Chapter of Colorado.
To become a member of ODE, students must complete at least 12 semesters hours of economic classes and have a “B” average or better overall in their schoolwork.
For more information, please contact Professor David Aske, the current faculty representative of Omicron Delta Epsilon at UNCO.
Economics Book Club
Start great conversations, make new friends, and explore lots of ideas about the economy and beyond.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Junpyo Park
Internship Opportunity
We are helping our graduates become responsible and active members of society. We believe it’s important for qualified economics students to get real-world learning experiences. The internship program helps students use what they’ve learned in economics outside of the classroom.
An Economics Degree Opens Doors
UNC economics graduates don’t just find jobs — they build careers in some of the most dynamic, high-paying fields. Here’s where our alumni are making their mark.
Management and Operations
Lead teams. Shape strategy. Drive results. Your economics training gives you the analytical skills and business acumen to manage organizations across sectors—from corporations to nonprofits to government agencies. Our graduates are running operations, optimizing processes and making decisions that move organizations forward.
Sales and Business Development
Economics majors make exceptional sales professionals because you understand markets, customer behavior, and what drives decisions. Our alumni excel in tech sales, real estate, medical device sales, financial services and B2B industries. You’ll build client relationships, identify opportunities, and close deals to improve the bottom line.
Finance and Business Analytics
The quantitative skills you develop as an Economics major are exactly what employers are looking for. UNC Economics graduates work in well-paying roles that combine analytical rigor with real business impact such as:
- Financial analysts forecasting market trends
- Accountants managing corporate finances
- Data analysts uncovering business insights
- HR specialists optimizing talent strategies
- Marketing analysts measuring campaign performance
Resources for Economics Majors
Explore the resources below to discover data and services related to the field of economics. Credit goes to Bill Goffe in the Department of Economics and International Business at the University of Southern Mississippi. His guide, Resources for Economists, offers an excellent jumping-off point if you’re interested in a deeper source of economic data or other online economics-related information.
U.S Census Data – This is a leading source of quality data about the people and economy in the United States. Data include:
- Population & Housing Census – published every 10 years
- Economic Census – published every 5 years
- American Community Survey – published annually. These resources include numerous surveys, both demographic and environmental.
- Economic Indicators – each indicator is released on a specific schedule.
The websites below provide concise summaries and charts on topics such as earnings, job opportunities, business, prices, financial matters, transportation and global economic information.
U.S Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis – You’ll find the most valuable, requested data without obtaining a membership in the news release section.
U.S Bureau of Labor Statistic – This site provides data on employment and unemployment, prices and living conditions, wages and benefits, and productivity and technology. You’ll also find BLs’s latest national data and reports here.
Social Security Administration – This site provides annual and current statistics.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) – The National Agricultural Statistics Service provides timely, accurate and useful statistics about U.S. agriculture. You can retrieve national data as well as data by state and county. NASS is a gateway to Census of Agriculture data for every state in the U.S..
National Transportation Statistics – This site provides a variety of statistics about the U.S transportation system. This site also provided valuable information on energy, ranging from nuclear to coal.
FDIC – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation provides statistics on.
Federal Reserve System Board of Governors – This site provides data that has been released by the Federal Reserve System, in the categories of weekly, monthly, and annual data. The data changes depending on the most recent releases.
Explore valuable economic data for each region:
Discover international economic data for a clear picture of the world economy.
- World Bank – Use this database to explore economic data about 170 countries. You can learn valuable insights about their health, population and money systems.
- Inter-American Development Bank – You’ll find a statistical data summary about member countries.
- The International Trade Center – You’ll find detailed trade statistics for over 100 countries. You’ll also find extensive data over time related to agriculture, fisheries, forestry, economics and nutrition.
- PACIFIC Exchange Rates – Explore current and past exchange rates from many countries, updated daily.
Access economic data and statistics for each country.
The Bloomberg Personal website offers you a summary for markets around the world.