Located in Los Angeles, California, the University of Southern California's Department of Economics is a distinguished center for economic education and research. It offers a dynamic academic environment for both undergraduate and graduate students, emphasizing the rigorous exploration of economic theories and their practical application to real-world issues. Known for its accomplished faculty and diverse programs, the department provides a strong foundation in core areas like microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, while allowing students to specialize in numerous subfields. Faculty are leading scholars actively contributing to economic knowledge. Consistently ranked among the top programs nationally, the department prepares graduates for impactful careers across various sectors, including business, government, and academia.
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The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1880 by Robert Maclay Widney, it is the oldest private research university in California. The university is composed of one liberal arts school, the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and 22 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, enrolling roughly 21,000 undergraduate and 28,500 post-graduate students from all fifty U.S. states and more than 115 countries. It is a member of the Association of American Universities, which it joined in 1969, and is also one of the wealthiest academic institutions in America.
