Berkeley Economics
Higher EducationCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Berkeley Economics is the economics department at the University of California, Berkeley, a higher education institution based in Berkeley, California. The department traces its origins to the early 20th century when it formally established the Economics discipline and has since grown into a globally recognized program known for its teaching, advising, and production of Ph.D. graduates who go on to positions at leading universities and major policy and research institutions. The unit serves students and the broader academic community by emphasizing high-quality instruction and research, and it has a track record of placing doctoral graduates in prominent roles at institutions such as Harvard, MIT, Yale, and organizations like the Federal Reserve and the World Bank. In recent years, Berkeley Economics has highlighted its historical influence on women in academia and its impact on the University of California, alongside ongoing recognition in top research rankings. The department operates within the context of UC Berkeley’s broader academic ecosystem and is located at Evans Hall in Berkeley, California, with a staff of professionals and academics dedicated to economic scholarship and education.