We would like to thank ALL of the donors and ambassadors who made #MaryWashDay a great success! Our Economics Department received 50 gifts for a total of $4,550.00! In addition, the Economics Department placed 9th in the College of Arts and Sciences for the total amount raised. However, as a school, UMW received 3,044 gifts for a total of $575,524. Thank you to your continued support the UMW Economics Department can help fund trips to Undergraduate Conferences and other formative educational experiences for their dedicated students! … [Read more...]

It is with great enthusiasm that the Department of Economics would like to announce the promotion and tenure awarded to Professor Dr. Lee! Before becoming a professor at Mary Washington in the Fall of 2015, Associate Professor Lee received his bachelor's degree in economics from Arizona State University, and went on to earn his master's in economics from the University of Wisconsin, and PhD from the University of Oregon! Congratulations Associate Professor Lee! … [Read more...]

Shelby Harris, (Economics, Class of 2016, Tennis) is the Private Events Manager at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Being a student-athlete at UMW prepared me in multiple ways for life post-college. I learned the importance of time management and organization from when I had to balance school work with practices. These skills have transferred over to my career where I have to multitask and adhere to deadlines. Being a captain of my collegiate team taught me leadership and communication skills which have been key throughout my personal and professional life. The early morning workouts and the late nights traveling for matches instilled in me the importance of working hard and not being afraid of long hours. Especially when I started my career right out of college, I was always willing to come in as early or stay as late as needed to get the job done.  Most importantly, being a part of a team at UMW gave me a family that I am still close with years after we have all graduated. … [Read more...]

ECON 304, Intermediate Macroeconomics, will ONLY be offered in Fall 2021 next academic year, NOT Spring 2022. Please keep this notice in mind when registering for classes in Fall 2021. For any additional questions, please contact your advisor or the department chair. … [Read more...]

Students in ECON 100/201/202, Aspen Aston is tutoring any students interested. The sessions begin this week (Sunday, 2/7) and will be held virtually through Zoom in a one-on-one setting with the tutor.  ECON tutoring will be offered on Sundays, 2-4:00 PM and Tuesdays 3-5:00 PM. Students can schedule appointments via the Academic Services website or directly through EAB. Aspen has created a quick intro video so students can put a face to a name. To view the video, please use the following link: https://youtu.be/LFqO279aTro Spring 2021 schedule for all Peer Tutoring Subjects along with our Peer Academic Consultant Info should you need help with general study skills.     … [Read more...]

Last semester, Dr. Humphrey's Social Good Lab course collaborated with Fredericksburg Main Street to install bike racks, shelters, and corrals around town. Their efforts will not only make a positive environmental and economic impact on the community, but also give the students consulting skills that will benefit them in their future careers. For more about their efforts and their impact on the local community, please click the following link: Read more. We would like to congratulate Dr. Humphrey and his students on their outstanding effort to impact our local community! … [Read more...]

Have you been working on a research project in one of your economics classes? There is an awesome opportunity to polish and present your research project. In this course, students will conduct independent faculty-supervised research on a topic of the student’s choice in economics. The topic needs to be approved by the instructor. It will generally be a research project that a student has been working on from another course. If you have not started a research paper yet, this would be a perfect time to do so. Students are required to present their research in a public forum during the semester, whether that be through a virtual conference or at UMW's Creativity and Research Day.  Class Time and Location: Online Instructor: Amrita Dhar Email: adhar@umw.edu This is an awesome opportunity to build your resume and learn the process of writing a research paper. For more information, please email Dr. Dhar or Brandon Williams. … [Read more...]