Economics research at the department is vibrant and inclusive, involving both faculty and undergraduate students. Faculty members actively pursue diverse research agendas, regularly present at seminars and conferences, and publish their findings in leading journals and books. Undergraduate students are encouraged to engage in research through coursework, assistantships, and independent projects, with opportunities to analyze real-world data and explore original questions. Research papers can lead to Honors projects or co-authored publications. Support for student-faculty collaboration includes departmental research grants and access to campus-wide funding.