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Combining economic modeling and Quantitative Methods
to solve everyday problems.
Who We Are
In the GW Department of Economics, students develop the analytical and statistical skills needed to understand how markets work, how prices are determined and how trade policies are designed. With courses on everything from government regulation to the economics of crime, our undergraduate majors and minors explore the economic underpinnings of countless social, governmental and international issues. Our graduate students publish in top-tier research journals and pursue prestigious careers around the world.
Located within walking distance of the Federal Reserve, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and dozens of major consulting firms, our department brings economics to life through unique internships and practical research. Our alumni are prepared to thrive in a variety of careers across the private, public and nonprofit sectors.
In striving for inclusive excellence, the GW Department of Economics supports the American Economic Association Best Practices for Economists' Building a More Diverse, Inclusive and Productive Profession.
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Our Unique Location
The George Washington University Department of Economics is located in downtown Washington, D.C., within walking distance of the Federal Reserve, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Cato Institute, the Government Accountability Office, the Economic Policy Institute, Pew Charitable Trusts, Brookings Institution, the White House and dozens of major consulting firms.
Economics Department by the Numbers
“The master’s program taught me to use programming skills, econometric tools and economic theory to propose solutions to topics such as automation, inequality and trade efficiency. I apply the concepts and models that I learned in class on a daily basis in my job as an analyst in an economic consulting firm.”
Mario Escarcega
MA ’18
Applied Economics