The Department of Economics at the University at Buffalo offers a rigorous education focused on economic theory, quantitative methods, and their real-world applications. Students develop critical thinking and analytical skills by examining how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions under scarcity and exploring complex social issues such as inflation, poverty, and discrimination. The curriculum provides the essential knowledge and tools economists use to approach and solve economic problems, preparing graduates for diverse career paths in fields like finance, government, and consulting, as well as for advanced academic study. The department is committed to enhancing its programs to equip students for success in a changing global economy.
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The State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo or UB) is a public research university with two campuses in Buffalo and Amherst, New York. It was founded in 1846 as a private medical college and merged with the State University of New York system in 1962. It is one of the two flagship institutions of the SUNY system. As of fall 2020, the university enrolled 32,347 students in 13 schools and colleges, making it the largest public university in the state of New York.
