Department of Economics
Economics analyzes the ways in which societies decide what to produce, how to produce it, and who gets it. Because it deals with these fundamental issues of our material well-being, it sheds light on the reasons why some societies are rich and others are poor. This also makes it a powerful tool for analyzing the costs and benefits of decisions, whether they are made by governments, business, or individuals. The Department of Economics at San Diego State University offers a Master of Arts degree in liberal arts and sciences, a Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal arts and sciences, and a minor.
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News + Events
Road to Olympic gold could start with an athlete's birthday
Relative age effect has been studied for decades in youth sports. Research at SDSU shows the advantage persists even at the highest level of international competition.
As athletes around the world assemble for the Winter Olympics in Italy, new research at San Diego State University suggests Olympic success may be influenced by something determined long before training begins: an athlete’s birthday.
Read more about the study co-authored by economics professors Tia Hilmer and Michael Hilmer.
Cristina Pintado’s economics course goes beyond monetary theory to prepare students with career-ready communication skills
Building soft skills that employers seek is important and especially valued in the time of AI.
When you walk into Cristina Pintado’s classroom it is abuzz with upbeat music and the sound of student conversations. It feels like friends are gathered here for an event rather than a rigorous economics course.
Read more about the Econ 592 class.
CHEPS Spring Events
The Center for Health Economics & Policy Studies (CHEPS) and the Department of Economics are pleased to announce our Spring 2026 Research Seminar Series!
Seminars will take place on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. PT in the Finch Conference Room (AL 660).
For those not in San Diego, you may attend via Zoom: https://SDSU.zoom.us/j/87591792404.