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We are excited to announce the launch of EMPCT!
The Empirical Macroeconomics Policy Center of Texas (EMPCT) is dedicated to promoting, supporting and diffusing empirical macroeconomic research that speaks directly to important policy questions.
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Congratulations Class of 2025!
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We are excited to announce the launch of EMPCT!
The Empirical Macroeconomics Policy Center of Texas (EMPCT) is dedicated to promoting, supporting and diffusing empirical macroeconomic research that speaks directly to important policy questions.
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The Department of Economics at the University of Texas at Austin is nationally recognized for its research and teaching. It is the intellectual home of approximately 40 economists, 100 Ph.D. students, 50 Master’s students, and 3000 undergraduates. Economics affects everyone, and learning economic concepts helps us make financial decisions, understand current events and public policy, and predict the future. The study of economics intersects with a broad range of disciplines and applications, including health, mathematics, education, the environment, computer science, immigration, and the law.
EMPACT
The Empirical Macroeconomics Policy Center of Texas (EMPCT) is dedicated to promoting, supporting and diffusing empirical macroeconomic research that speaks directly to important policy questions.
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About Us
The Economics Department is one of the largest departments within the College of Liberal Arts, with over 500 students graduating each year.
Undergraduate Program
The undergraduate program trains students to think objectively and independently about a wide range of economic topics. With an emphasis in the application of mathematics and writing skills, this program prepares students for professional careers in industry, finance, government, law, and teaching.
MA Program
The MA program offers a rigorous curriculum with quantitative training that prepares students for careers in the public and private sector. This program also allows students to complete an MA degree in as little as 10 months.
Ph.D. Program
The Ph.D. program equips students for academic careers with an educational emphasis in economic theory, statistical methods, and field application. In addition, students are brought to the top of their discipline by an active series of research seminars as a supplement to their coursework.
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Department Chair | Tom Wiseman
Tom Wiseman joined the UT Economics Department in 2001 after completing his Ph.D. at Northwestern University. His research focuses on game theory and microeconomic theory. He has served as Chair of the department since 2021.
Main Office: 512-471-3211
Advising Office: ecoadvisors@austin.utexas.edu
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Dr. Tom Wiseman
The Department of Economics at the University of Texas at Austin is nationally recognized for its research and teaching. It is the intellectual home of approximately 40 economists and 100 Ph.D. students.
Department of Economics | The University of Texas at Austin
2225 Speedway, BRB 1.116, C3100 |Austin, Texas 78712
Main Office: 512-471-3211 | Advising Office: ecoadvisors@austin.utexas.edu