Data Science × Economics = A Powerful, Interdisciplinary Master’s Degree
Developed and taught jointly by the Department of Economics and the Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences, the program offers a distinctive interdisciplinary curriculum focused on real-world industry applications, equipping graduates with the practical and analytical skills needed to stand out in the global marketplace.
Notable alums—from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the prime minister of Iceland to President Trump’s chief economic advisor to the Illinois secretary of state—have all helped boost the department’s notoriety, while talk about tariffs has made its subject matter all the more timely.
Randy Ellis joins Larry Kotlikoff on his podcast, Economics Matters, to discuss the US healthcare system and the challenges facing it. Check out the episode, "Randy Ellis, BU’s Outstanding and Consequential Health Economist, Explains Why US Healthcare is So Bad and How to Fix It," here.
Bob Margo has been elected an AEA Distinguished Fellow! This honor recognizes the lifetime contributions of up to four distinguished economists each year. Bob’s election is a wonderful recognition of his extraordinary scholarly contributions and brings great distinction to the department.
Boston University’s Department of Economics introduces Conversations with Economists, a new podcast featuring faculty discussions on timely economic issues. Episodes explore topics such as tariffs, artificial intelligence, anti-trust legislation, and health care. Listen now on Spotify!
The 19th published an article that features research from BU PhD candidate, Abigail Dow. The findings suggest that fertility decisions, such as whether to have children, how many, and when, are influenced by child care prices. Read the full article here.