Economics Department featured on BU Today: “The Rise of a Powerhouse BU Department”
The department was featured in a BU Today article, "The Rise of a Powerhouse BU Department: Economics" More
BU Today writes about Economic Crisis discussion panel
Read about the recent "Are We Heading to Economic Crisis?" discussion panel with some of our faculty members on April 15. Is… More
“Are We Heading for Economic Crisis?” Panel Discussion – Recording Available
Are We Heading for Economic Crisis? Join us for a conversation with BU faculty to discuss trade deficits, the decline of… More
BU Today Expert Take article features Prof. Hassan’s opinion on trade deficits and tariffs
Read the article featured in BU Today, “The Trade Deficit Isn’t an Emergency—It’s a Sign of America’s Strength,” Writes BU Economist. Prof.… More
Giving Day 2025
Consider donating to the Economics Department on April 9, for Giving Day 2025. We rely on the support of alumni and friends… More
Prof. Kotlikoff Highlighted in TIME Article on Tariffs and 401(k)s
Prof. Kotlikoff was recently highlighted in a TIME article on tariffs and how they could affect 401(k)s. Read the article here. More
Prof. Hassan featured on WCVB segment about tariffs
Prof. Hassan spoke on a WCVB morning news segment that featured several MA economists and their take on tariffs. Prof. Hassan summarized… More
2025 Rosenthal Lecture April 11 5pm
The Robert Rosenthal Memorial Lecture series was founded by the Rosenthal family in honor of Bob Rosenthal, a prominent and beloved faculty… More
Prof. Fiszbein is IEA’s featured Economist for February
The International Economic Association interviewed Prof. Martin Fiszbein last month as the featured Economist. Read the full story here. More
ICYMI: “Who Benefits from Higher Tariffs?” Webinar Recording Available
In Case You Missed It: "Who Benefits from Higher Tariffs?" webinar recording now available. More